A Bucket of Blood
“You'll be sick, sick, sick — from LAUGHING!”
Synopsis
Nerdy Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café who doesn't fit in with the cool scene around him, attempts to woo his beautiful co-worker, Carla, by making a bust of her. When his klutziness results in the death of his landlady's cat, he panics and hides its body under a layer of plaster. But when Carla and her friends enthuse over the resulting artwork, Walter decides to create some bigger and more elaborate pieces using the same artistic process.
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A Bucket of Blood (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-30
Top Cast
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Dick Miller
Walter Paisley
Barboura Morris
Carla
Antony Carbone
Leonard de Santis
Julian Burton
Maxwell H. Brock
Ed Nelson
Art Lacroix
John Brinkley
Will
John Herman Shaner
Oscar
Judy Bamber
Alice
Myrtle Vail
Mrs. Swickert
Bert Convy
Lou Raby
Bruno VeSota
Art Collector
Sheila Noonan
Yellow Door Patron (uncredited)
Lynn Storey
Sylvia
Jhean Burton
Naolia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hof International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$180K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.6x
+$130K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith
- Original Score
- Fred Katz
- Original Title
- A Bucket of Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Worldwide Gross
- $180K
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures, Alta Vista Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Charles B. Griffith
Fred Katz
Jacques R. Marquette
Anthony Carras
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Director
Roger Corman
Producer
Fred Katz
Original Music Composer
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Charles B. Griffith
Screenplay
Anthony Carras
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bucket of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bucket of Blood about?
Nerdy Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café who doesn't fit in with the cool scene around him, attempts to woo his beautiful co-worker, Carla, by making a bust of her. When his klutziness results in the death of his landlady's cat, he panics and hides its body under a layer of plaster. But when Carla and her friends enthuse over the resulting artwork, Walter decides to create some bigger and more elaborate pieces using the same artistic process.
Who directed A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in A Bucket of Blood?
The principal cast of A Bucket of Blood includes Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone, Julian Burton, Ed Nelson.
When was A Bucket of Blood released and how long is it?
A Bucket of Blood was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood had a reported production budget of $50K and grossed $180K at the worldwide box office (3.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Bucket of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bucket of Blood was composed by Fred Katz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).