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The King of Marvin Gardens

October 13, 1972 1h 43m 5.8/10 (92 votes)

Originally released in 1972. The King of Marvin Gardens is a drama film. directed by Bob Rafelson.

Starring Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, and Ellen Burstyn

Synopsis

Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 13, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (92 votes)
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Budget $1M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,000,000

Production Companies

  • BBS Productions
  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The King of Marvin Gardens about?

Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise ...

Who directed The King of Marvin Gardens?

The King of Marvin Gardens was directed by Bob Rafelson.

How long is The King of Marvin Gardens?

The King of Marvin Gardens has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The King of Marvin Gardens released?

The King of Marvin Gardens was released on October 13, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The King of Marvin Gardens?

The main cast of The King of Marvin Gardens includes Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson, Scatman Crothers.