The Users
“Hollywood is a game and the only thrill is winning.”
Synopsis
A beautiful girl from a small town with dreams of making it in Hollywood marries an actor whose career is fading, then schemes to get him back into the big time - and her with him.
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ABC promo Jaclyn Smith in The Users 1978
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-07
Top Cast
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Jaclyn Smith
Elena Scheider
Tony Curtis
Randy Brent
Red Buttons
Warren Ambrose
Alan Feinstein
Marty Lesky
Joan Fontaine
Grace St. George
John Forsythe
Reade Jamieson
George Hamilton
Adam Baker
Darren McGavin
Henry Waller
Carrie Nye
Nancy Baker
Michelle Phillips
Marina Brent
Michael Baseleon
Harvey Parkes
John Pleshette
Kip Nathan
Joanne Linville
Elena's Mother
Douglas Warner
Andrew Lyons
Army Archerd
Himself
Walter George Alton
Peter
Pat Ast
The Dressmaker
Peter Brandon
Maitre d'
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominick Dunne, Joyce Haber, Robert J. Shaw
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- The Users
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Hardy
Dominick Dunne, Joyce Haber, Robert J. Shaw
Maurice Jarre
Richard L. Rawlings
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Dominick Dunne, Douglas S. Cramer, Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
Dominick Dunne
Writer
Dominick Dunne
Producer
Robert J. Shaw
Writer
Richard L. Rawlings
Director of Photography
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Nolan Miller
Costume Design
Joseph Hardy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Users
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What is The Users about?
A beautiful girl from a small town with dreams of making it in Hollywood marries an actor whose career is fading, then schemes to get him back into the big time - and her with him.
Who directed The Users?
The Users was directed by Joseph Hardy.
Who stars in The Users?
The principal cast of The Users includes Jaclyn Smith, Tony Curtis, Red Buttons, Alan Feinstein, Joan Fontaine.
When was The Users released and how long is it?
The Users was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Users?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Users was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is The Users based on a book or true story?
The Users is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joyce Haber".