

The Grasshopper
1970-05-27 · 98 min · ★ 5.1
A British Columbia teenager dreams of show business but winds up as a call girl in Las Vegas.
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- Directors
- Jerry Paris
- Production companies
- National General Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jacqueline BissetChristine Adams
Jim BrownTommy Marcott
Joseph CottenRichard Morgan
Christopher StoneJay Rigney
Ramon BieriRoosevelt Dekker
Ed FlandersJack Benton
William CallawayElroy
William BassettAaron
Indira StefaniannaLibby
David KetchumFootball Conventioner
Stanley AdamsBuddy Miller
Jessica MyersonWedding Chapel Owner
Tim O'KellyEddie Molina
Tom NolanVicTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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