The Notorious Mr. Monks
“A man who fought and murdered... for a woman he couldn't possess!”
Synopsis
A drunken driver, his wife and a hitchhiker equals murder.
Top Cast
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Vera Ralston
Angela Monks
Don Kelly
Dan Flynn
Paul Fix
Benjamin Monks
Leo Gordon
Chip Klamp
Luana Anders
Gilda Hadley
Tom Brown
Payson, Defense Attorney
Lyle Talbot
Leonardo, Prosecuting Attorney
Emory Parnell
Sheriff Cobus Anders
Fuzzy Knight
Tom
Hank Worden
Pete
Grandon Rhodes
Mr. Hadley
Jason Robards Sr.
Judge (uncredited)
Olan Soule
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Court Extra (uncredited)
Herb Vigran
Bartender (uncredited)
Rory Mallinson
Veterinarian (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Coroner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard C. Sarafian, Paul Fix
- Original Title
- The Notorious Mr. Monks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Richard C. Sarafian, Paul Fix
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Richard C. Sarafian
Screenplay
Paul Fix
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Notorious Mr. Monks
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What is The Notorious Mr. Monks about?
A drunken driver, his wife and a hitchhiker equals murder.
Who directed The Notorious Mr. Monks?
The Notorious Mr. Monks was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Notorious Mr. Monks?
The principal cast of The Notorious Mr. Monks includes Vera Ralston, Don Kelly, Paul Fix, Leo Gordon, Luana Anders.
When was The Notorious Mr. Monks released and how long is it?
The Notorious Mr. Monks was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Notorious Mr. Monks?
The Notorious Mr. Monks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).