Let No Man Write My Epitaph
“Ripped Raw and Roaring from Real Life!”
Synopsis
Nick Romano lives in a poor tenement building on the south side of Chicago with his well-meaning but drug-addicted mother, Nellie. She encourages him to pursue his piano-playing talent in hopes that it will bring him a better life. Nellie's neighbors, like the alcoholic ex-lawyer who secretly loves her, help her in keeping Nick away from Louie, the resident drug dealer. But a chance meeting between Nick and Louie could change things forever.
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Burl Ives
Judge Bruce Mallory Sullivan
Shelley Winters
Nellie Romano
James Darren
Nick Romano
Jean Seberg
Barbara Holloway
Ricardo Montalban
Louie Ramponi
Ella Fitzgerald
Flora
Rodolfo Acosta
Max
Philip Ober
Grant Holloway
Jeanne Cooper
Fran
Bernie Hamilton
Goodbye George
Walter Burke
Wart
Francis De Sales
Night Court Magistrate
Michael Davis
Nick Romano - as a Child
John Barton
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Oscar Blank
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Nesdon Booth
Mike the Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
Salesman at Florist Shop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Presnell Jr.
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Let No Man Write My Epitaph
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
Robert Presnell Jr., Willard Motley
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
Chester W. Schaeffer
Boris Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Presnell Jr.
Screenplay
Philip Leacock
Director
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Boris Kaplan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let No Man Write My Epitaph
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What is Let No Man Write My Epitaph about?
Nick Romano lives in a poor tenement building on the south side of Chicago with his well-meaning but drug-addicted mother, Nellie. She encourages him to pursue his piano-playing talent in hopes that it will bring him a better life. Nellie's neighbors, like the alcoholic ex-lawyer who secretly loves her, help her in keeping Nick away from Louie, the resident drug dealer. But a chance meeting between Nick and Louie could change things forever.
Who directed Let No Man Write My Epitaph?
Let No Man Write My Epitaph was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in Let No Man Write My Epitaph?
The principal cast of Let No Man Write My Epitaph includes Burl Ives, Shelley Winters, James Darren, Jean Seberg, Ricardo Montalban.
When was Let No Man Write My Epitaph released and how long is it?
Let No Man Write My Epitaph was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Let No Man Write My Epitaph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let No Man Write My Epitaph was composed by George Duning.
Is Let No Man Write My Epitaph based on a book or true story?
Let No Man Write My Epitaph is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Willard Motley".