The Joker is Wild(1957)
“The Most Electric Performance That Ever Shocked and Fascinated an Audience!”
Overview
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
Director
Charles Vidor
Studio
AMBL Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Frank Sinatra
as Joe E. Lewis
Mitzi Gaynor
as Martha Stewart
Jeanne Crain
as Letty Page
Eddie Albert
as Austin Mack
Beverly Garland
as Cassie Mack
Jackie Coogan
as Swifty Morgan
Barry Kelley
as Hugh McCarthy
Ted de Corsia
as Georgie Parker
Leonard Graves
as Tim Coogan
Valerie Allen
as Chorine
Hank Henry
as Burlesque Comedian
Sophie Tucker
as Sophie Tucker (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
AMBL Productions • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Joker is Wild?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Joker is Wild (1957).
What is The Joker is Wild about?▼
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
Who directed The Joker is Wild?▼
The Joker is Wild was directed by Charles Vidor and released in 1957. It is a drama, music film.
How long is The Joker is Wild?▼
The Joker is Wild has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Joker is Wild?▼
The cast of The Joker is Wild includes Frank Sinatra as Joe E. Lewis, Mitzi Gaynor as Martha Stewart, Jeanne Crain as Letty Page, Eddie Albert as Austin Mack, Beverly Garland as Cassie Mack and more.
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