Some Kind of a Nut
“This side is for Birds and Beads, Communal Grooving, Zen Dens, Walking On The Grass... This side is for Law and Alphabetical Order, Button-Down Brains, 5:57 to Rutsville, Keeping Off The Grass...”
Synopsis
A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's demands that he shave his beard.
Top Cast
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Dick Van Dyke
Fred Amidon
Angie Dickinson
Rachel Amidon
Rosemary Forsyth
Pamela Anders
Zohra Lampert
Bunny Erickson
Elliott Reid
Gardner Anders
Steve Roland
Baxter Anders
Dennis King
Otis Havemeyer
Peter Turgeon
Thomas Allen Defoe
Pippa Scott
Dr. Sara
Heywood Hale Broun
Himself
Peter Brocco
Mr. Suzumi
Benny Baker
Cab Driver
Robert Ito
George Toyota
David Doyle
Larry - Bank Teller
Carole Shelley
Rita - Bank Teller
Howard Hesseman
Bartender
Jennifer O'Neill
The Beauty
Desiree Paterson
Belly Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garson Kanin
- Screenplay & Story
- Garson Kanin
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Some Kind of a Nut
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- DFI, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garson Kanin
Garson Kanin
Johnny Mandel
Burnett Guffey, Gerald Hirschfeld
Richard W. Farrell
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Garson Kanin
Director
Garson Kanin
Writer
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Richard W. Farrell
Editor
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Some Kind of a Nut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Some Kind of a Nut about?
A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's demands that he shave his beard.
Who directed Some Kind of a Nut?
Some Kind of a Nut was directed by Garson Kanin.
Who stars in Some Kind of a Nut?
The principal cast of Some Kind of a Nut includes Dick Van Dyke, Angie Dickinson, Rosemary Forsyth, Zohra Lampert, Elliott Reid.
When was Some Kind of a Nut released and how long is it?
Some Kind of a Nut was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Some Kind of a Nut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Some Kind of a Nut was composed by Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Some Kind of a Nut?
Some Kind of a Nut holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).