What Makes Sammy Run?
Originally released in 1959. What Makes Sammy Run? is a tv movie film. directed by Delbert Mann.
Starring Larry Blyden, John Forsythe, and Barbara Rush
Synopsis
An adaptation of Budd Schulberg's incendiary 1941 novel about the rise of an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. The production was divided into two parts and aired on NBC's Sunday Showcase.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Larry Blyden
as Sammy Glick
John Forsythe
as Al Manheim
Barbara Rush
as Kit Sargent
Dina Merrill
as Laurette Harrington
Sidney Blackmer
as H.L. Harrington
Norman Fell
as Sammy's Brother
Jay Lawrence
as Sheik Romero
Horace McMahon
as Mike Crowley
Nelson Olmsted
as Ben Osborne
David Opatoshu
as Sidney Fineman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Makes Sammy Run? about?
An adaptation of Budd Schulberg's incendiary 1941 novel about the rise of an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. The production was divided into two parts and aired on NBC's Sunday Showcase.
Who directed What Makes Sammy Run??
What Makes Sammy Run? was directed by Delbert Mann.
How long is What Makes Sammy Run??
What Makes Sammy Run? has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was What Makes Sammy Run? released?
What Makes Sammy Run? was released on September 27, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What Makes Sammy Run??
The main cast of What Makes Sammy Run? includes Larry Blyden, John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, Dina Merrill, Sidney Blackmer.