Play Misty for Me
“The scream you hear may be your own!”
Synopsis
A brief fling between a late-night radio disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening turn when another woman enters the picture.
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Play Misty for Me (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-30
Top Cast
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Clint Eastwood
Dave
Jessica Walter
Evelyn
Donna Mills
Tobie
John Larch
Sgt. McCallum
Jack Ging
Frank
Irene Hervey
Madge
James McEachin
Al Monte
Clarice Taylor
Birdie
Don Siegel
Murphy
Duke Everts
Jay Jay
George Fargo
Man
Mervin W. Frates
Locksmith
Tim Frawley
Deputy Sheriff
Otis Kadani
Policeman
Brit Lind
Anjelica
Paul E. Lippman
2nd Man
Jack Kosslyn
Cab Driver
Ginna Patterson
Madalyn
Release History & Theatrical Window
El Paso, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 10, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$725K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.62x
+$9.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Heims, Dean Riesner
- Original Score
- Dee Barton
- Original Title
- Play Misty for Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $725K
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clint Eastwood
Jo Heims, Dean Riesner
Dee Barton
Bruce Surtees
Carl Pingitore
Robert Daley, Jennings Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Clint Eastwood
Director
Dee Barton
Original Music Composer
Carl Pingitore
Editor
Jo Heims
Screenplay
Robert Daley
Producer
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Jennings Lang
Producer
Dean Riesner
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play Misty for Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Play Misty for Me about?
A brief fling between a late-night radio disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening turn when another woman enters the picture.
Who directed Play Misty for Me?
Play Misty for Me was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in Play Misty for Me?
The principal cast of Play Misty for Me includes Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch, Jack Ging.
When was Play Misty for Me released and how long is it?
Play Misty for Me was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Play Misty for Me?
Play Misty for Me had a reported production budget of $725K and grossed $10.6M at the worldwide box office (14.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Play Misty for Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play Misty for Me was composed by Dee Barton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play Misty for Me?
Play Misty for Me holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).