The High Cost of Loving
“M-G-M presents a candid connubial comedy !”
Synopsis
Middle-aged middle-manager Jim Fry, with the same company for fifteen years, is in a comfortable rut. But life becomes less predictable when he doesn't receive an invitation to an important luncheon being held by the new company president. Convinced that he's about to lose his job, Jim begins to mull over his limited prospects when his wife confirms that she's pregnant.
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José Ferrer
Jim Fry
Gena Rowlands
Ginny Fry
Joanne Gilbert
Syd Heyward
Jim Backus
Paul Mason
Bobby Troup
Steve Heyward
Philip Ober
Herb Zorn
Edward Platt
Eli Cave
Charles Watts
Boylin, Executive
Werner Klemperer
Joseph Jessup
Malcolm Atterbury
Harry Lessing (uncredited)
Henny Backus
Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
Jeanne Baird
Jean (uncredited)
Rodney Bell
Bill Cady (uncredited)
Jane Buchanan
Mason Guest (uncredited)
Dee Carroll
Secretary (uncredited)
Nick Clooney
Freddie - Man in Parking Lot (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Clayton Fraser (uncredited)
Brian Corcoran
Mason Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alford Van Ronkel, Milo O. Frank Jr.
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- The High Cost of Loving
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Ferrer
Alford Van Ronkel, Milo O. Frank Jr.
Jeff Alexander
George J. Folsey
Ferris Webster
Milo O. Frank Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Milo O. Frank Jr.
Producer
Ferris Webster
Editor
José Ferrer
Director
Alford Van Ronkel
Writer
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What is The High Cost of Loving about?
Middle-aged middle-manager Jim Fry, with the same company for fifteen years, is in a comfortable rut. But life becomes less predictable when he doesn't receive an invitation to an important luncheon being held by the new company president. Convinced that he's about to lose his job, Jim begins to mull over his limited prospects when his wife confirms that she's pregnant.
Who directed The High Cost of Loving?
The High Cost of Loving was directed by José Ferrer.
Who stars in The High Cost of Loving?
The principal cast of The High Cost of Loving includes José Ferrer, Gena Rowlands, Joanne Gilbert, Jim Backus, Bobby Troup.
When was The High Cost of Loving released and how long is it?
The High Cost of Loving was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The High Cost of Loving?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The High Cost of Loving was composed by Jeff Alexander.