Tip on a Dead Jockey
“Plane to Madrid ... and the fearful cargo it carried !”
Synopsis
Broke and about to divorce his wife, a pilot joins a smuggling scheme in postwar Madrid.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lederer
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- Tip on a Dead Jockey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Charles Lederer, Irwin Shaw
Miklós Rózsa
George J. Folsey
Ben Lewis
Edwin H. Knopf
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Charles Lederer
Screenplay
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Edwin H. Knopf
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Ben Lewis
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tip on a Dead Jockey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tip on a Dead Jockey about?
Broke and about to divorce his wife, a pilot joins a smuggling scheme in postwar Madrid.
Who directed Tip on a Dead Jockey?
Tip on a Dead Jockey was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Tip on a Dead Jockey?
The principal cast of Tip on a Dead Jockey includes Robert Taylor, Dorothy Malone, Marcel Dalio, Martin Gabel, Gia Scala.
When was Tip on a Dead Jockey released and how long is it?
Tip on a Dead Jockey was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Tip on a Dead Jockey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tip on a Dead Jockey was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
Is Tip on a Dead Jockey based on a book or true story?
Tip on a Dead Jockey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irwin Shaw".