Kathy O'
“That Little Shocker of "The Bad Seed" is Back to Rock You in a Whole New Wonderful Way!”
Synopsis
A movie publicist is assigned to keep the public from learning that a beloved child star is an egotistical little brat.
Top Cast
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Dan Duryea
Harry Johnson
Jan Sterling
Celeste Saunders
Patty McCormack
Kathy O'Rourke
Mary Fickett
Helen Johnson
Sam Levene
Ben Melnick
Mary Jane Croft
Harriet Burton
Ricky Kelman
Robert 'Bo' Johnson
Terry Kelman
Tommy Johnson
Ainslie Pryor
Lieut. Chavez
Barney Phillips
Matt Williams
Mel Leonard
Sid
Casey Walters
Billy Blair
Walter Woolf King
Donald C. Faber
Alexander Campbell
Bixby
Joseph Sargent
Mike
Mary Carver
Marge
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Sher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Sher, Sy Gomberg
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Kathy O'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Sher
Jack Sher, Sy Gomberg
Frank Skinner
Arthur E. Arling
George A. Gittens
Sy Gomberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Sher
Screenplay
Sy Gomberg
Screenplay
Jack Sher
Director
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
George A. Gittens
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Sy Gomberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kathy O'
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kathy O' about?
A movie publicist is assigned to keep the public from learning that a beloved child star is an egotistical little brat.
Who directed Kathy O'?
Kathy O' was directed by Jack Sher.
Who stars in Kathy O'?
The principal cast of Kathy O' includes Dan Duryea, Jan Sterling, Patty McCormack, Mary Fickett, Sam Levene.
When was Kathy O' released and how long is it?
Kathy O' was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Kathy O'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kathy O' was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kathy O'?
Kathy O' holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).