The Notorious Bettie Page
“The Pin-Up Sensation That Shocked The Nation.”
Synopsis
Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Notorious Bettie Page" Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-05-10
Top Cast
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Gretchen Mol
Bettie Page
Chris Bauer
Irving Klaw
Jared Harris
John Willie
Sarah Paulson
Bunny Yeager
Cara Seymour
Maxie
David Strathairn
Estes Kefauver
Lili Taylor
Paula Klaw
John Cullum
Preacher in Nashville
Matt McGrath
Nervous Man
Austin Pendleton
Teacher
Norman Reedus
Billy Neal
Dallas Roberts
Scotty
Victor Slezak
Minister in Miami
Tara Subkoff
June
Kevin Carroll
Jerry Tibbs
Ann Dowd
Edna Page
Michael Gaston
Mr. Gaughan
Jefferson Mays
Little John
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 14, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15675.31x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Harron
- Screenplay & Story
- Guinevere Turner, Mary Harron
- Original Score
- Mark Suozzo
- Original Title
- The Notorious Bettie Page
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $90
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- John Wells Productions, Killer Films, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Harron
Guinevere Turner, Mary Harron
Mark Suozzo
W. Mott Hupfel III, Michael Berg
Tricia Cooke
Pamela Koffler, Katie Roumel, Christine Vachon, Mary Harron, Guinevere Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Harron
Director
Tricia Cooke
Editor
W. Mott Hupfel III
Director of Photography
Gideon Ponte
Production Design
Pamela Koffler
Producer
Katie Roumel
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
John Dunn
Costume Design
Guinevere Turner
Writer
Mary Harron
Writer
Michael Russo
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Suozzo
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Notorious Bettie Page
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What is The Notorious Bettie Page about?
Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.
Who directed The Notorious Bettie Page?
The Notorious Bettie Page was directed by Mary Harron.
Who stars in The Notorious Bettie Page?
The principal cast of The Notorious Bettie Page includes Gretchen Mol, Chris Bauer, Jared Harris, Sarah Paulson, Cara Seymour.
When was The Notorious Bettie Page released and how long is it?
The Notorious Bettie Page was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Notorious Bettie Page?
The Notorious Bettie Page had a reported production budget of $90 and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (15675.31 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Notorious Bettie Page?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Notorious Bettie Page was composed by Mark Suozzo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Notorious Bettie Page?
The Notorious Bettie Page holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).