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6.5 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19601h 40mUnited Kingdom

Surprise Package

Synopsis

Comic crime caper, set on a Greek island, starring Yul Brynner and Mitzi Gaynor.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 29, 1960

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stanley Donen
Screenplay & Story
Harry Kurnitz
Original Score
Benjamin Frankel
Original Title
Surprise Package
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Stanley Donen Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stanley Donen

Screenplay & Story

Harry Kurnitz, Art Buchwald

Original Score & Music

Benjamin Frankel

Director of Photography

Christopher Challis

Film Editing

James B. Clark

Producers

Stanley Donen

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Art Buchwald

Department Leadership Roster

Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen

Director

Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen

Producer

James B. Clark

Editor

Christopher Challis

Director of Photography

Benjamin Frankel

Original Music Composer

Harry Kurnitz

Harry Kurnitz

Screenplay

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Surprise Package.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Surprise Package

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Surprise Package about?

Comic crime caper, set on a Greek island, starring Yul Brynner and Mitzi Gaynor.

Who directed Surprise Package?

Surprise Package was directed by Stanley Donen.

Who stars in Surprise Package?

The principal cast of Surprise Package includes Yul Brynner, Mitzi Gaynor, Noël Coward, Eric Pohlmann, George Coulouris.

When was Surprise Package released and how long is it?

Surprise Package was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Surprise Package?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Surprise Package was composed by Benjamin Frankel.

Is Surprise Package based on a book or true story?

Surprise Package is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Art Buchwald".