Babo 73
Synopsis
The president of the United Status, who, when he isn’t at the White House— a dilapidated Victorian— conducts his top-secret affairs on a deserted beach.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Robert Downey Sr. and Paul Thomas Anderson on Babo 73Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-05-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Original Score
- Tom O'Horgan
- Original Title
- Babo 73
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Tom O'Horgan
Fred von Bernewitz
Robert Downey Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Downey Sr.
Director
Robert Downey Sr.
Writer
Robert Downey Sr.
Producer
Tom O'Horgan
Original Music Composer
Fred von Bernewitz
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babo 73.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Babo 73.
list2
The Criterion Collection
Every film released by The Criterion Collection on DVD, Blu-ray or 4K, including box sets and Eclipse. Enumerated from Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Criterion US - Comedy Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Criterion (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
MovieLens[50K:]
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival (LUFF)
The Complete Criterion Collection
Similar Titles to Babo 73
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
8.4
6.2
6.7
6.6
6.9
6.3
7.5
8.2
10.0
9.4
8.1
5.1
7.5
7.2
7.3
5.8
8.0
5.5
5.5
More Like Babo 73
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Babo 73
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babo 73 about?
The president of the United Status, who, when he isn’t at the White House— a dilapidated Victorian— conducts his top-secret affairs on a deserted beach.
Who directed Babo 73?
Babo 73 was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
Who stars in Babo 73?
The principal cast of Babo 73 includes Taylor Mead, Jim Antonio, Tom Gaines, Lawrence Wolf, Elsie Downey.
When was Babo 73 released and how long is it?
Babo 73 was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Babo 73?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babo 73 was composed by Tom O'Horgan.