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The Joker is Wild
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The Joker is Wild

1957-09-26 · 126 min · ★ 8.1

Drama

A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.

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Directors
Charles Vidor
Production companies
AMBL Productions, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,400,000
Revenue
USD 3,000,000

Top Cast

Frank SinatraFrank SinatraJoe E. Lewis
Mitzi GaynorMitzi GaynorMartha Stewart
Jeanne CrainJeanne CrainLetty Page
Eddie AlbertEddie AlbertAustin Mack
Beverly GarlandBeverly GarlandCassie Mack
Jackie CooganJackie CooganSwifty Morgan
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyHugh McCarthy
Ted de CorsiaTed de CorsiaGeorgie Parker
Leonard GravesLeonard GravesTim Coogan
Valerie AllenValerie AllenChorine
Hank HenryBurlesque Comedian
Sophie TuckerSophie TuckerSophie Tucker (uncredited)
Eric AldenEric AldenDoorman at Copacabana (uncredited)
Jerry AntesJerry AntesVegas Speciality Dancer (uncredited)
Bill BaldwinBill BaldwinRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Bobby BarberBobby BarberWaiter (uncredited)
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeHeckler at Copacabana (uncredited)
Russ BenderRuss BenderMan in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
John BensonJohn BensonHood (uncredited)
Billie BirdBillie BirdTicket Seller / Cashier (uncredited)

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