The Man from the Diners' Club
“The wildest screen comedy of the year!”
Synopsis
Meek credit card company clerk Ernest Klenk is feeling the pressure of demanding coworkers, new computers, and an upcoming wedding. This stress leads to a big mistake -- the accidental approval of a credit card for mobster Foots Pulardos, who is planning to flee to Mexico with his girlfriend, Sugar Pye, to avoid criminal charges. When Klenk tries to fix his mix-up, he gets dangerously involved in Foots' scheme.
Top Cast
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Danny Kaye
Ernest Klenk
Cara Williams
Sugar Pye
Martha Hyer
Lucy
Telly Savalas
Foots Pulardos
Everett Sloane
Mr. Martindale
Kaye Stevens
Bea Frampton
Howard Caine
Claude Bassanio
George Kennedy
George
Jay Novello
Mooseghian
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Ella Trask
Ronald Long
Minister
Bernie Kopell
Comet Messenger (uncredited)
Harry Dean Stanton
Beatnik (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- William Peter Blatty
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- The Man from the Diners' Club
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Dena Productions, Ampersand Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
William Peter Blatty, John Fenton Murray
Stu Phillips
Hal Mohr
William A. Lyon
William Bloom
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Director
William Peter Blatty
Screenplay
William Bloom
Producer
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Pat Barto
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from the Diners' Club
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from the Diners' Club about?
Meek credit card company clerk Ernest Klenk is feeling the pressure of demanding coworkers, new computers, and an upcoming wedding. This stress leads to a big mistake -- the accidental approval of a credit card for mobster Foots Pulardos, who is planning to flee to Mexico with his girlfriend, Sugar Pye, to avoid criminal charges. When Klenk tries to fix his mix-up, he gets dangerously involved in Foots' scheme.
Who directed The Man from the Diners' Club?
The Man from the Diners' Club was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Man from the Diners' Club?
The principal cast of The Man from the Diners' Club includes Danny Kaye, Cara Williams, Martha Hyer, Telly Savalas, Everett Sloane.
When was The Man from the Diners' Club released and how long is it?
The Man from the Diners' Club was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from the Diners' Club?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from the Diners' Club was composed by Stu Phillips.