Child's Play(1972)
“You only lose once.”
Overview
At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$44M
Cast
James Mason
as Jerome Malley
Robert Preston
as Joseph Dobbs
Beau Bridges
as Paul Reis
Ron Weyand
as Father Mozian
Charles White
as Father Griffin
David Rounds
as Father Penny
Kate Harrington
as Mrs. Carter
Jamie Alexander
as Sheppard
Brian Chapin
as O'Donnell
Bryant Fraser
as Jennings
Mark Hall Haefeli
as Wilson
Tom Leopold
as Shea
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$44M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Child's Play?▼
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What is Child's Play about?▼
At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.
Who directed Child's Play?▼
Child's Play was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1972. It is a drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Child's Play?▼
Child's Play has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Child's Play?▼
The cast of Child's Play includes James Mason as Jerome Malley, Robert Preston as Joseph Dobbs, Beau Bridges as Paul Reis, Ron Weyand as Father Mozian, Charles White as Father Griffin and more.
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