Harper(1966)
“Harper takes a case - and the payoff is murder.”
Overview
Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.
Director
Jack Smight
Studio
Gershwin-Kastner
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Paul Newman
as Lew Harper
Lauren Bacall
as Elaine Sampson
Julie Harris
as Betty Fraley
Arthur Hill
as Albert Graves
Janet Leigh
as Susan Harper
Pamela Tiffin
as Miranda Sampson
Robert Wagner
as Allan Taggert
Robert Webber
as Dwight Troy
Shelley Winters
as Fay Estabrook
Harold Gould
as Sheriff Spanner
Roy Jenson
as Puddler
Strother Martin
as Claude
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Gershwin-Kastner • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harper?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Harper (1966).
What is Harper about?▼
Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.
Who directed Harper?▼
Harper was directed by Jack Smight and released in 1966. It is a mystery, crime, thriller film.
How long is Harper?▼
Harper has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Harper?▼
The cast of Harper includes Paul Newman as Lew Harper, Lauren Bacall as Elaine Sampson, Julie Harris as Betty Fraley, Arthur Hill as Albert Graves, Janet Leigh as Susan Harper and more.
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