Houseboat
“It All Happens Happily on a Heaven of a Houseboat!”
Synopsis
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Houseboat ≣ 1958 ≣ Trailer #1
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-01
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Tom Winters
Sophia Loren
Cinzia Zaccardi
Martha Hyer
Carolyn Gibson
Harry Guardino
Angelo Donatello
Eduardo Ciannelli
Arturo Zaccardi
Murray Hamilton
Capt. Alan Wilson
Mimi Gibson
Elizabeth Winters
Paul Petersen
David Winters
Charles Herbert
Robert Winters
Werner Klemperer
Harold Messner
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Farnsworth
John Litel
Mr. William Farnsworth
Bess Flowers
Wedding Guest
Kathleen Freeman
Laundromat Gossip
Marc Wilder
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Beulah Christian
Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Oliver Cross
Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Betsy Drake
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Houseboat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Betsy Drake, Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
George Duning
Ray June
Frank Bracht
Jack Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shavelson
Director
Jack Rose
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Frank Bracht
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Melville Shavelson
Writer
Jack Rose
Writer
Betsy Drake
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houseboat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Houseboat about?
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Who directed Houseboat?
Houseboat was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in Houseboat?
The principal cast of Houseboat includes Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer, Harry Guardino, Eduardo Ciannelli.
When was Houseboat released and how long is it?
Houseboat was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Houseboat make at the box office?
Houseboat grossed $3.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Houseboat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Houseboat was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Houseboat?
Houseboat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).