Mame
"She'll coax the blues right out of your heart!"
Originally released in 1974. Mame is a comedy/music film. directed by Gene Saks. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, and Robert Preston
Synopsis
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death."
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (30 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.5M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lucille Ball
as Mame Dennis
Bea Arthur
as Vera Charles
Robert Preston
as Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside
Bruce Davison
as Patrick as an adult
Kirby Furlong
as Patrick as a boy
Jane Connell
as Agnes Gooch
George Chiang
as Ito
Joyce Van Patten
as Sally Cato
Doria Cook-Nelson
as Gloria Upson
Don Porter
as Mr. Upson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,500,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mame about?
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to con...
Who directed Mame?
Mame was directed by Gene Saks.
How long is Mame?
Mame has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Mame released?
Mame was released on March 7, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mame?
The main cast of Mame includes Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston, Bruce Davison, Kirby Furlong.