Holiday for Sinners
“LOVE WEARS A MASK When It's Mardi Gras In New Orleans!”
Synopsis
Three old friends reunite during Mardi Gras and try to forget their problems.
Top Cast
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Gig Young
Jason Kent
Keenan Wynn
Joe Piavi
Janice Rule
Susan Corvier
William Campbell
Danny Farber
Richard Anderson
Father Victor Carducci
Michael Chekhov
Dr. Konndorff
Sandro Giglio
Nick Muto
Edith Barrett
Mrs. Corvier
Porter Hall
Louie
Ralph Dumke
Mike Hennighan
Frank De Kova
The Wiry Man
Will Wright
The Man with a Cigar
Jack Raine
Dr. Surtees
John Call
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- A.I. Bezzerides
- Original Score
- Alberto Colombo
- Original Title
- Holiday for Sinners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Mayer
A.I. Bezzerides, Hamilton Basso
Alberto Colombo
Paul Vogel
Fredrick Y. Smith
John Houseman
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Mayer
Director
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
John Houseman
Producer
Alberto Colombo
Original Music Composer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
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 Holiday for Sinners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holiday for Sinners about?
Three old friends reunite during Mardi Gras and try to forget their problems.
Who directed Holiday for Sinners?
Holiday for Sinners was directed by Gerald Mayer.
Who stars in Holiday for Sinners?
The principal cast of Holiday for Sinners includes Gig Young, Keenan Wynn, Janice Rule, William Campbell, Richard Anderson.
When was Holiday for Sinners released and how long is it?
Holiday for Sinners was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Holiday for Sinners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holiday for Sinners was composed by Alberto Colombo.
Is Holiday for Sinners based on a book or true story?
Holiday for Sinners is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hamilton Basso".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holiday for Sinners?
Holiday for Sinners holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).