The Stripper
“The story of a girl... And the men who led her to become "The Stripper."”
Synopsis
An aging former movie starlet whose Hollywood career went nowhere, now reduced to dancing with a third-rate touring show, finds herself stranded in a small town where she's courted by an infatuated and naive local teenager.
Top Cast
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Joanne Woodward
Lila Green
Richard Beymer
Kenny Baird
Claire Trevor
Helen Baird
Carol Lynley
Miriam Caswell
Robert Webber
Ricky Powers
Louis Nye
Ronnie Cavendish
Gypsy Rose Lee
Madame Olga
Michael J. Pollard
Jelly
Sondra Blake
Edwina
Susan Brown
Mrs. Mulvaney
Marlene De Lamater
Sandra Mulvaney
Gary Pagett
Dizzy (uncredited)
Ralph Lee
Sonny (uncredited)
Bing Russell
Mr. Mulvaney (uncredited)
Danny Lockin
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Meade Roberts, William Inge
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Stripper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Meade Roberts, William Inge
Jerry Goldsmith
Ellsworth Fredericks
Robert L. Simpson
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Jerry Wald
Producer
Travilla
Costume Design
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Meade Roberts
Writer
Ellsworth Fredericks
Director of Photography
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 Stripper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stripper about?
An aging former movie starlet whose Hollywood career went nowhere, now reduced to dancing with a third-rate touring show, finds herself stranded in a small town where she's courted by an infatuated and naive local teenager.
Who directed The Stripper?
The Stripper was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in The Stripper?
The principal cast of The Stripper includes Joanne Woodward, Richard Beymer, Claire Trevor, Carol Lynley, Robert Webber.
When was The Stripper released and how long is it?
The Stripper was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stripper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stripper was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stripper?
The Stripper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).