The Delicate Delinquent
“JERRY LEWIS makes that blackboard jungle jump for joy. He's funnier than ever...”
Synopsis
Sidney Pythias is a bumbling janitor picked up by cop Mike Damon as a teenage gang member worth saving from delinquency. With Damon's help, Sidney works his way through the Police Academy to become a cop too.
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The Delicate Delinquent - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-24
Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Sidney L. Pythias
Darren McGavin
Mike Damon
Martha Hyer
Martha Henshaw
Robert Ivers
Monk
Horace McMahon
Capt. Riley
Richard Bakalyan
Artie
Joe Corey
Harry
Mary Webster
Patricia
Milton Frome
Mr. Herman
Jefferson Dudley Searles
Mr. Crow (as Jefferson Searles)
Dave Willock
William C. Goerner
Frank Gorshin
Neighborhood Street Punk
Emile Meyer
Sgt. Kelly
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don McGuire
- Screenplay & Story
- Don McGuire
- Original Score
- Buddy Bregman
- Original Title
- The Delicate Delinquent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- York Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McGuire
Don McGuire
Buddy Bregman
Haskell B. Boggs
Howard A. Smith
Jerry Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Don McGuire
Director
Don McGuire
Writer
Jerry Lewis
Producer
Buddy Bregman
Original Music Composer
Haskell B. Boggs
Director of Photography
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Delicate Delinquent
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What is The Delicate Delinquent about?
Sidney Pythias is a bumbling janitor picked up by cop Mike Damon as a teenage gang member worth saving from delinquency. With Damon's help, Sidney works his way through the Police Academy to become a cop too.
Who directed The Delicate Delinquent?
The Delicate Delinquent was directed by Don McGuire.
Who stars in The Delicate Delinquent?
The principal cast of The Delicate Delinquent includes Jerry Lewis, Darren McGavin, Martha Hyer, Robert Ivers, Horace McMahon.
When was The Delicate Delinquent released and how long is it?
The Delicate Delinquent was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Delicate Delinquent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Delicate Delinquent was composed by Buddy Bregman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Delicate Delinquent?
The Delicate Delinquent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).