Daddy-O
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Synopsis
Phil, a part-time truck driver and singer who wears his pants far too high, meets a feisty platinum blonde who challenges him to a drag race through Griffith Park. When he is caught and loses his license, he meets up with the sketchy Frank Wooster who offers him a job singing in his new nightclub. When Phil discovers that his new job also includes drug running, he must fight to save his friends and himself.
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Daddy O' movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dick Contino
Philip "Daddy-O" Sandifer
Bruno VeSota
Sidney Chillas
Sandra Giles
Jana Ryan
Gloria Victor
Marica Hayes
Sonia Torgeson
Peg Lawrence
Robert Banas
Leonard "Sonny" DeMarco
Hank Mann
Barney Waters
Ron McNeil
Duke Manion
Tipp McClure
Bruce Green
Kelly Gordon
Ken
Joseph Donte
Frank Wooster
Joseph Martin
Kerm
Robert Banas
Sonny DiMarco
John Garwood
Ruth Scott
William Riggs
Pierrette Hailey
Cheston Tarver
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Place
- Screenplay & Story
- David Moessinger
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Daddy-O
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Place
David Moessinger
John Williams
Perry Finnerman
Harold White
Elmer C. Rhoden Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
David Moessinger
Screenplay
Elmer C. Rhoden Jr.
Producer
Harold White
Editor
Lou Place
Director
Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
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 Daddy-O
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daddy-O about?
Phil, a part-time truck driver and singer who wears his pants far too high, meets a feisty platinum blonde who challenges him to a drag race through Griffith Park. When he is caught and loses his license, he meets up with the sketchy Frank Wooster who offers him a job singing in his new nightclub. When Phil discovers that his new job also includes drug running, he must fight to save his friends and himself.
Who directed Daddy-O?
Daddy-O was directed by Lou Place.
Who stars in Daddy-O?
The principal cast of Daddy-O includes Dick Contino, Bruno VeSota, Sandra Giles, Gloria Victor, Sonia Torgeson.
When was Daddy-O released and how long is it?
Daddy-O was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Daddy-O?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daddy-O was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daddy-O?
Daddy-O holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).