Little Miss Marker(1980)
“A wildly romantic comedy about a cookie, a bookie, and the kid they bet their hearts on.”
Overview
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life changes a great deal with her arrival and he finds sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
Director
Walter Bernstein
Studio
Universal Pictures
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Walter Matthau
as Sorrowful Jones
Julie Andrews
as Amanda
Tony Curtis
as Blackie
Bob Newhart
as Regret
Lee Grant
as The Judge
Brian Dennehy
as Herbie
Kenneth McMillan
as Brannigan
Andrew Rubin
as Carter
Tom Pedi
as Vittorio
Jacquelyn Hyde
as Lola
Jessica Rains
as Clerk
Wynn Irwin
as Mr. Adams
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Miss Marker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Little Miss Marker (1980).
What is Little Miss Marker about?▼
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life changes a great deal with her arrival and he finds sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
Who directed Little Miss Marker?▼
Little Miss Marker was directed by Walter Bernstein and released in 1980. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Little Miss Marker?▼
Little Miss Marker has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Little Miss Marker?▼
The cast of Little Miss Marker includes Walter Matthau as Sorrowful Jones, Julie Andrews as Amanda, Tony Curtis as Blackie, Bob Newhart as Regret, Lee Grant as The Judge and more.
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