Luv
“LUV is fun ... try and make it!”
Synopsis
Depressed by the direction his life is taking, Harry decides to take his own life by jumping off the Manhattan Bridge. At the last minute he's stopped by old friend Milt Manville, a successful stock broker. Milt, however, is facing his own problem: he has fallen out of love with his argumentative wife, Ellen. In a misguided effort to solve both of their problems, he introduces Ellen to Harry, hoping the two will fall in love.
Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
Harry Berlin
Peter Falk
Milt Manville
Elaine May
Ellen Manville
Nina Wayne
Linda
Eddie Mayehoff
D.A. Goodhart
Paul Hartman
Doyle
Severn Darden
Vandergist
Alan DeWitt
Dalrymple
Martin Abrahams
Coney Island Attendant (uncredited)
James J. Casino
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Terrayne Crawford
Woman in the Car (uncredited)
Daniel Elam
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Duke Fishman
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Harrison Ford
Irate Motorist (uncredited)
Ralph Gambina
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Joseph Glick
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Richard LaMarr
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott Baker, Murray Schisgal
- Original Score
- Gerry Mulligan
- Original Title
- Luv
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Jalem Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Elliott Baker, Murray Schisgal
Gerry Mulligan
Ernest Laszlo
Harold F. Kress
Gordon Carroll, Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
Elliott Baker
Writer
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Martin Manulis
Producer
Gerry Mulligan
Original Music Composer
Donfeld
Costume Design
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Luv.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luv
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luv about?
Depressed by the direction his life is taking, Harry decides to take his own life by jumping off the Manhattan Bridge. At the last minute he's stopped by old friend Milt Manville, a successful stock broker. Milt, however, is facing his own problem: he has fallen out of love with his argumentative wife, Ellen. In a misguided effort to solve both of their problems, he introduces Ellen to Harry, hoping the two will fall in love.
Who directed Luv?
Luv was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Luv?
The principal cast of Luv includes Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Elaine May, Nina Wayne, Eddie Mayehoff.
When was Luv released and how long is it?
Luv was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Luv make at the box office?
Luv grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Luv?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luv was composed by Gerry Mulligan.