Skin Game
“To market, to market, to sell your best friend, then split up the money and do it again.”
Synopsis
Quincy Drew and Jason O’Rourke, a pair of friends and con men—the former white, the latter a Northern-born free Black man— travel from town to town in the pre–Civil War American West. In their scam, Quincy sells Jason into slavery, frees him, and the two move on to the next town of suckers . . . until a con gone wrong leads Jason into real danger.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-15
Top Cast
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James Garner
Quincy Drew
Louis Gossett Jr.
Jason O'Rourke
Susan Clark
Ginger
Brenda Sykes
Naomi
Ed Asner
Plunkett
Andrew Duggan
Howard Calloway
Henry Jones
Sam Cutler
Neva Patterson
Mrs. Claggart
Parley Baer
Mr. Claggart
George Tyne
Henry P.Bonner
Royal Dano
John Brown
J. Pat O'Malley
William
Joel Fluellen
Uncle Abram
Napoleon Whiting
Ned
Juanita Moore
Viney
Bob Steele
Bidder (uncredited)
Dort Clark
Pennypacker
Robert Foulk
Sheriff
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Stone
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Skin Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Cherokee Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
Peter Stone
David Shire
Fred J. Koenekamp
Walter Thompson
Meta Rosenberg, Paul M. Heller, James Garner, Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Thompson
Editor
Paul Bogart
Director
Peter Stone
Writer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Harry Keller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Game
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What is Skin Game about?
Quincy Drew and Jason O’Rourke, a pair of friends and con men—the former white, the latter a Northern-born free Black man— travel from town to town in the pre–Civil War American West. In their scam, Quincy sells Jason into slavery, frees him, and the two move on to the next town of suckers . . . until a con gone wrong leads Jason into real danger.
Who directed Skin Game?
Skin Game was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in Skin Game?
The principal cast of Skin Game includes James Garner, Louis Gossett Jr., Susan Clark, Brenda Sykes, Ed Asner.
When was Skin Game released and how long is it?
Skin Game was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Skin Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skin Game was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skin Game?
Skin Game holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).