Flap
“A warning to the Mayor: FLAP is here! The Indians have already claimed Alcatraz. City Hall may be next. You have been warned.”
Synopsis
Comedy based on the plight of modern Native Americans living on reservations.
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Flapping Eagle
Claude Akins
Lobo Jackson
Tony Bill
Eleven Snowflake
Shelley Winters
Dorothy Bluebell
Victor Jory
Wounded Bear Mr. Smith (Attorney at Law)
Victor French
Sgt. Rafferty (Sheriff's Dept.)
Rodolfo Acosta
Mr. Storekeeper / Ann's Father
Susana Miranda
Ann Looking Deer
Anthony Caruso
Silver Dollar (Tribal Chief)
William Mims
Steve Gray (District Attorney's Office)
Rudy Diaz
Larry Standing Elk (Tribal Policeman)
Robert Cleaves
Gus Kirk
Nadia Sanders
Annette (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Clair Huffaker
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Flap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Cine Vesta Associates, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Clair Huffaker
Marvin Hamlisch
Fred J. Koenekamp
Frank Bracht
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Reed
Director
Clair Huffaker
Screenplay
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Frank Bracht
Editor
Ann Helfgott
Costume Design
Oscar Rodríguez
Costume Design
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 Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flap about?
Comedy based on the plight of modern Native Americans living on reservations.
Who directed Flap?
Flap was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in Flap?
The principal cast of Flap includes Anthony Quinn, Claude Akins, Tony Bill, Shelley Winters, Victor Jory.
When was Flap released and how long is it?
Flap was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Flap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flap was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Is Flap based on a book or true story?
Flap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clair Huffaker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flap?
Flap holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).