Gaily, Gaily
“The movie of a 19-year-old who went to town-- who went to TOWN!”
Synopsis
After runaway Ben Young is robbed and left on his own, he is taken in by Lil, the head of a Chicago brothel. Acting as a surrogate mother for Ben, who thinks she runs a boardinghouse, Lil gets him a job with Francis Sullivan at the local newspaper. As Ben is exposed to the workings of the big city, he realizes the extent of government corruption and sets out on the daunting task of reforming Chicago politics, finding several allies along the way.
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Beau Bridges
Ben Harvey
Melina Mercouri
Lil
Brian Keith
Francis Sullivan
George Kennedy
Axel P. Johanson
Hume Cronyn
Tim Grogan
Margot Kidder
Adeline
Roy Poole
Dunne
Wilfrid Hyde-White
The Governor
Melodie Johnson
Lilah Letterby
John Randolph
Father
Charles Tyner
Dr. Lazarus
Joan Huntington
Kitty
Merie Earle
Granny
Claudia Bryar
Mother
Eric Shea
Virgil Harvey
Roy Barcroft
Dr. Gorson
James V. Christy
Frankie Piano
J.S. Johnson
Anarchist
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- Abram S. Ginnes
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Gaily, Gaily
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
Abram S. Ginnes, Ben Hecht
Henry Mancini
Richard H. Kline
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt, Ralph E. Winters
Norman Jewison
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Jewison
Director
Abram S. Ginnes
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Norman Jewison
Producer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Ray Aghayan
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaily, Gaily
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What is Gaily, Gaily about?
After runaway Ben Young is robbed and left on his own, he is taken in by Lil, the head of a Chicago brothel. Acting as a surrogate mother for Ben, who thinks she runs a boardinghouse, Lil gets him a job with Francis Sullivan at the local newspaper. As Ben is exposed to the workings of the big city, he realizes the extent of government corruption and sets out on the daunting task of reforming Chicago politics, finding several allies along the way.
Who directed Gaily, Gaily?
Gaily, Gaily was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in Gaily, Gaily?
The principal cast of Gaily, Gaily includes Beau Bridges, Melina Mercouri, Brian Keith, George Kennedy, Hume Cronyn.
When was Gaily, Gaily released and how long is it?
Gaily, Gaily was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Gaily, Gaily?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gaily, Gaily was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is Gaily, Gaily based on a book or true story?
Gaily, Gaily is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ben Hecht".