Nickelodeon
“LOVE. ACTION. COMEDY. SUSPENSE. EXCITMENT.”
Synopsis
In the silent film era, attorney Leo Harrigan and gunslinger Buck Greenway are hired to stop an illegal film production. However, they soon team up with the filmmakers and become important players in the show business industry. Leo learns he has a talent for directing, and Buck's cowboy persona quickly earns him leading-man status — but both men fall for beautiful starlet Kathleen Cooke, leading to a heated personal rivalry.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer 'Nickelodeon' (1976)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-22
Top Cast
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Ryan O'Neal
Leo Harrigan
Burt Reynolds
Buck Greenway
Tatum O'Neal
Alice Forsyte
Brian Keith
H.H. Cobb
Stella Stevens
Marty Reeves
John Ritter
Franklin Frank
Jane Hitchcock
Kathleen Cooke
Jack Perkins
Michael Gilhooley
Brion James
Bailiff
Sidney Armus
Judge
Joe Warfield
Morgan
Tamar Cooper
Edna Mae Gilhooley
Alan Gibbs
Patents Hooligan
Mathew Anden
Hecky
Lorenzo Music
Mullins
Arnold Soboloff
Cobb's Writer
Jeffrey Byron
Steve
Priscilla Pointer
Mabel
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bogdanovich, W.D. Richter
- Original Score
- Richard Hazard
- Original Title
- Nickelodeon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- British Lion Films, EMI Films, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich, W.D. Richter
Richard Hazard
László Kovács
William C. Carruth
Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Bogdanovich
Director
Peter Bogdanovich
Writer
W.D. Richter
Writer
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Hazard
Original Music Composer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
William C. Carruth
Editor
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nickelodeon
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What is Nickelodeon about?
In the silent film era, attorney Leo Harrigan and gunslinger Buck Greenway are hired to stop an illegal film production. However, they soon team up with the filmmakers and become important players in the show business industry. Leo learns he has a talent for directing, and Buck's cowboy persona quickly earns him leading-man status — but both men fall for beautiful starlet Kathleen Cooke, leading to a heated personal rivalry.
Who directed Nickelodeon?
Nickelodeon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Who stars in Nickelodeon?
The principal cast of Nickelodeon includes Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith, Stella Stevens.
When was Nickelodeon released and how long is it?
Nickelodeon was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Nickelodeon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nickelodeon was composed by Richard Hazard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nickelodeon?
Nickelodeon holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).