Mister 880
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Synopsis
The Skipper is a charming old man loved by all his neighbors. What they don't know is that he is also Mr. 880, an amateurish counterfeiter who has amazingly managed to elude the Secret Service for 20 years.
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MISTER 880
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-13
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Steve Buchanan
Dorothy McGuire
Ann Winslow
Edmund Gwenn
William "Skipper" Miller
Millard Mitchell
"Mac" McIntire
Minor Watson
Judge O'Neil
Howard St. John
Chief
Hugh Sanders
Thad Mitchell
James Millican
Olie Johnson
George Adrian
Carlos (uncredited)
Rico Alaniz
Carlos (Spanish Interpreter) (uncredited)
Polly Bailey
Woman (uncredited)
Jean Bane
Cashier (uncredited)
Gilbert Barnett
Boy (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Man in a Hallway (uncredited)
Robert Boon
Dutchman (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Man (uncredited)
Howland Chamberlain
Duff (uncredited)
Perdita Chandler
Cashier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Riskin
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Mister 880
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Robert Riskin
Sol Kaplan
Joseph LaShelle
Robert Fritch
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Travilla
Costume Design
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Robert Riskin
Screenplay
Robert Fritch
Editor
Edmund Goulding
Director
Julian Blaustein
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mister 880
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What is Mister 880 about?
The Skipper is a charming old man loved by all his neighbors. What they don't know is that he is also Mr. 880, an amateurish counterfeiter who has amazingly managed to elude the Secret Service for 20 years.
Who directed Mister 880?
Mister 880 was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in Mister 880?
The principal cast of Mister 880 includes Burt Lancaster, Dorothy McGuire, Edmund Gwenn, Millard Mitchell, Minor Watson.
When was Mister 880 released and how long is it?
Mister 880 was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mister 880?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mister 880 was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mister 880?
Mister 880 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).