Guys and Dolls
"It's a living breathing doll of a musical!"
Originally released in 1955. Guys and Dolls is a comedy/crime film. directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, and Frank Sinatra
Synopsis
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (248 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.9M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlon Brando
as Sky Masterson
Jean Simmons
as Sarah Brown
Frank Sinatra
as Nathan Detroit
Vivian Blaine
as Miss Adelaide
Robert Keith
as Lt. Brannigan
Stubby Kaye
as Nicely-Nicely Johnson
B.S. Pully
as Big Jule
Johnny Silver
as Benny Southstreet
Sheldon Leonard
as Harry the Horse
Danny Dayton
as Rusty Charlie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $6,874,673
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guys and Dolls about?
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game.
Who directed Guys and Dolls?
Guys and Dolls was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
How long is Guys and Dolls?
Guys and Dolls has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was Guys and Dolls released?
Guys and Dolls was released on December 23, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Guys and Dolls?
The main cast of Guys and Dolls includes Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Robert Keith.
Is Guys and Dolls worth watching?
Guys and Dolls has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 248 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.