Cry Baby Killer
“YESTERDAY a Teenage Rebel... TODAY a mad-dog slayer!”
Synopsis
After committing what he thinks is murder, teenage Jimmy Wallace panics and holds a couple hostage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Cry Baby Killer - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-11
Top Cast
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Harry Lauter
Police Lt. Porter
Jack Nicholson
Jimmy Wallace
Carolyn Mitchell
Carole Fields
Brett Halsey
Manny Cole
Lynn Cartwright
Julie
Ralph Reed
Joey Clamont
Smoki Whitfield
Sam
Barbara Knudson
Mrs. Maxton
Ed Nelson
Rick Connor
Herb Vigran
John Lawson - Gambelli's Lawyer (uncredited)
John Shay
Glen Gannon
William A. Forrester
Carl Maxton
Frank Richards
Pete Gambelli
Ruth Swanson
Helen Wallace (uncredited)
Mitzi McCall
Evelyn
Claude Stroud
Mr. Werner (uncredited)
John Weed
Police Sgt. Reed
Bill Erwin
Mr. Wallace
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$600K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12x
+$550K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justus Addiss
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Gordon, Melvin Levy
- Original Score
- Dick Kallman, Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Cry Baby Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Worldwide Gross
- $600K
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justus Addiss
Leo Gordon, Melvin Levy
Dick Kallman, Gerald Fried
Floyd Crosby
Irene Morra
David March, Roger Corman, David Kramarsky
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Morra
Editor
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
David March
Producer
Leo Gordon
Writer
Roger Corman
Producer
David Kramarsky
Producer
Melvin Levy
Writer
Justus Addiss
Director
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
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 — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry Baby Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cry Baby Killer about?
After committing what he thinks is murder, teenage Jimmy Wallace panics and holds a couple hostage.
Who directed Cry Baby Killer?
Cry Baby Killer was directed by Justus Addiss.
Who stars in Cry Baby Killer?
The principal cast of Cry Baby Killer includes Harry Lauter, Jack Nicholson, Carolyn Mitchell, Brett Halsey, Lynn Cartwright.
When was Cry Baby Killer released and how long is it?
Cry Baby Killer was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cry Baby Killer?
Cry Baby Killer had a reported production budget of $50K and grossed $600K at the worldwide box office (12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cry Baby Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry Baby Killer was composed by Dick Kallman, Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry Baby Killer?
Cry Baby Killer holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).