Atlantic City
“Where dreamers can be winners.”
Synopsis
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ATLANTIC CITY TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-03
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Lou
Susan Sarandon
Sally
Kate Reid
Grace
Michel Piccoli
Joseph
Hollis McLaren
Chrissy
Robert Joy
Dave
Al Waxman
Alfie
Robert Goulet
Singer
Moses Znaimer
Felix
Angus MacInnes
Vinnie
Sean Sullivan
Buddy
Wallace Shawn
Waiter
Harvey Atkin
Bus Driver
Norma Dell'Agnese
Jeanne
Louis Del Grande
Mr. Shapiro
John McCurry
Fred
Eleanor Beecroft
Mrs. Reese
Cec Linder
President of Hospital
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.77x
+$5.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Screenplay & Story
- John Guare
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Atlantic City
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $7.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.7M
- Production Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Selta Films, International Cinema Corporation (ICC), Cine-Neighbor, Famous Players
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Malle
John Guare
Michel Legrand
Richard Ciupka
Suzanne Baron
John Kemeny, Joseph Beaubien, Gabriel Boustiani, Denis Héroux
Department Leadership Roster
John Guare
Writer
Louis Malle
Director
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Richard Ciupka
Director of Photography
Suzanne Baron
Editor
François Barbeau
Costume Design
John Kemeny
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Denis Héroux
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Atlantic City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Atlantic City about?
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Who directed Atlantic City?
Atlantic City was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in Atlantic City?
The principal cast of Atlantic City includes Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli, Hollis McLaren.
When was Atlantic City released and how long is it?
Atlantic City was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Atlantic City?
Atlantic City had a reported production budget of $7.2M and grossed $12.7M at the worldwide box office (1.77 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Atlantic City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Atlantic City was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Atlantic City?
Atlantic City holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).