The Bachelor Party
“They'll live it up tonight!”
Synopsis
Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.
Top Cast
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Don Murray
Charlie Samson
E.G. Marshall
Walter
Jack Warden
The Bachelor [Eddie Watkins]
Philip Abbott
The Groom [Arnold Craig]
Larry Blyden
Ken [Kenneth]
Patricia Smith
Helen Samson
Carolyn Jones
The Existentialist
Nancy Marchand
The Sister-in-law [Julie]
Patricia Smith
The Wife [Helen Samson]
Karen Norris
Hostess
Barbara Ames
Girl on stoop
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Original Score
- Paul Mertz, Alex North
- Original Title
- The Bachelor Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Norma Productions, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Paddy Chayefsky
Paul Mertz, Alex North
Joseph LaShelle
William B. Murphy
Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Paddy Chayefsky
Screenplay
Harold Hecht
Producer
Edward S. Haworth
Production Design
William B. Murphy
Editor
Mary Grant
Costume Design
Paul Mertz
Original Music Composer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bachelor Party
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bachelor Party about?
Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.
Who directed The Bachelor Party?
The Bachelor Party was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in The Bachelor Party?
The principal cast of The Bachelor Party includes Don Murray, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden, Philip Abbott, Larry Blyden.
When was The Bachelor Party released and how long is it?
The Bachelor Party was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bachelor Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bachelor Party was composed by Paul Mertz, Alex North.