The Music Man
"The story of that man and his 76 trombones, and the wonderful, wonderful tune he played on every heart in town!"
Originally released in 1962. The Music Man is a comedy/family film. directed by Morton DaCosta. With a runtime of 2h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, and Buddy Hackett
Synopsis
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 31m
151 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (188 votes)
Budget
$4.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$15M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Preston
as Harold Hill
Shirley Jones
as Marian Paroo
Buddy Hackett
as Marcellus Washburn
Ron Howard
as Winthrop Paroo
Hermione Gingold
as Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn
Paul Ford
as Mayor George Shinn
Pert Kelton
as Mrs. Paroo
Timmy Everett
as Tommy Djilas
Susan Luckey
as Zaneeta Shinn
Peggy Mondo
as Ethel
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,240,000
- Revenue
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Music Man about?
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
Who directed The Music Man?
The Music Man was directed by Morton DaCosta.
How long is The Music Man?
The Music Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).
When was The Music Man released?
The Music Man was released on June 19, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Music Man?
The main cast of The Music Man includes Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Ron Howard, Hermione Gingold.
Is The Music Man worth watching?
The Music Man has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 188 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.