Desk Set
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Synopsis
A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.
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Desk SetOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-03
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Richard Sumner
Katharine Hepburn
Bunny Watson
Gig Young
Mike Cutler
Joan Blondell
Peg Costello
Dina Merrill
Sylvia Blair
Sue Randall
Ruthie Saylor
Neva Patterson
Miss Warriner
Harry Ellerbe
Smithers
Nicholas Joy
Mr. Azae
Diane Jergens
Alice
Merry Anders
Cathy
Ida Moore
Old Lady
Rachel Stephens
Receptionist
Pamela Curran
Woman (uncredited)
Bill Duray
Member of the Board (uncredited)
Harry Evans
Member of the Board (uncredited)
Jesslyn Fax
Mrs. Hewitt (uncredited)
Richard Gardner
Fred (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Desk Set
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron, William Marchant
Cyril J. Mockridge
Leon Shamroy
Robert L. Simpson
Henry Ephron
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Phoebe Ephron
Screenplay
Henry Ephron
Screenplay
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Henry Ephron
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desk Set
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desk Set about?
A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.
Who directed Desk Set?
Desk Set was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Desk Set?
The principal cast of Desk Set includes Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell, Dina Merrill.
When was Desk Set released and how long is it?
Desk Set was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Desk Set?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desk Set was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desk Set?
Desk Set holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).