The Peeper
Synopsis
An early student short directed by Francis Ford Coppola while studying at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. The film served as the basis for his first feature, Tonight for Sure (1962), incorporating scenes and ideas first developed in this project.
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original Title
- The Peeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Studios
- UCLA School of Film and Television, Searchlight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Department Leadership Roster
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Writer
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Peeper
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What is The Peeper about?
An early student short directed by Francis Ford Coppola while studying at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. The film served as the basis for his first feature, Tonight for Sure (1962), incorporating scenes and ideas first developed in this project.
Who directed The Peeper?
The Peeper was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Peeper?
The principal cast of The Peeper includes Not specified.
When was The Peeper released and how long is it?
The Peeper was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2m.