Studs Lonigan
“The Boldest Motion Picture of Our Age!”
Synopsis
A young man tries to escape the South Side of 1920s Chicago.
Top Cast
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Studs Lonigan
Frank Gorshin
Kenny Killarney
Venetia Stevenson
Lucy Scanlon
Carolyn Craig
Catherine Banahan
Jack Nicholson
Weary Reilly
Robert Casper
Paulie Haggerty
Dick Foran
Patrick Lonigan
Katherine Squire
Mrs. Lonigan
Jay C. Flippen
Father Gilhooey
Josie Lloyd
New Year's Eve Party Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Studs Lonigan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Longridge Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Lerner
Philip Yordan, James T. Farrell
Jerry Goldsmith
Jockey Arthur Feindel, Haskell Wexler
Verna Fields
Philip Yordan
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Lerner
Director
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Philip Yordan
Producer
Verna Fields
Editor
Jockey Arthur Feindel
Director of Photography
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Studs Lonigan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Studs Lonigan about?
A young man tries to escape the South Side of 1920s Chicago.
Who directed Studs Lonigan?
Studs Lonigan was directed by Irving Lerner.
Who stars in Studs Lonigan?
The principal cast of Studs Lonigan includes Christopher Knight, Frank Gorshin, Venetia Stevenson, Carolyn Craig, Jack Nicholson.
When was Studs Lonigan released and how long is it?
Studs Lonigan was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Studs Lonigan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Studs Lonigan was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Studs Lonigan based on a book or true story?
Studs Lonigan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James T. Farrell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Studs Lonigan?
Studs Lonigan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).