Hanky Panky
“When you're wanted for a murder you didn't commit, chased for secrets you didn't steal, and running from people who want to kill you, the worst mistake you can make is falling in love...”
Synopsis
Naïve Michael Jordon is drawn into a web of government secrets when a girl carrying a mysterious package gets into a taxi with him. When she's later murdered, Michael becomes the chief suspect and goes on the run.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hanky Panky (1982) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-16
Top Cast
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Gene Wilder
Michael Jordon
Gilda Radner
Kate Hellman
Kathleen Quinlan
Janet Dunn
Richard Widmark
Ransom
Robert Prosky
Hiram Calder
Josef Sommer
Adrian Pruitt
Johnny Sekka
Lacey
Jay O. Sanders
Katz
Larry Bryggman
Stacy
Pat Corley
Mr. Puckett (Pilot)
Jay Garner
Buck
Sam Gray
Dr. John Wolff
Johnny Brown
Bus Driver
Bill Beutel
Anchorman
Nat Habib
Cab Driver
James Tolkan
Conferee
James Greene
Doorman
Stephen D. Newman
Calder Aide
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Poitier
- Screenplay & Story
- David Taylor, Henry Rosenbaum
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Hanky Panky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Poitier
David Taylor, Henry Rosenbaum
Tom Scott
Arthur J. Ornitz
Harry Keller
Melville Tucker, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Poitier
Director
David Taylor
Writer
Henry Rosenbaum
Writer
Ben Edwards
Production Design
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Harry Keller
Editor
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Bernard Johnson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanky Panky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hanky Panky about?
Naïve Michael Jordon is drawn into a web of government secrets when a girl carrying a mysterious package gets into a taxi with him. When she's later murdered, Michael becomes the chief suspect and goes on the run.
Who directed Hanky Panky?
Hanky Panky was directed by Sidney Poitier.
Who stars in Hanky Panky?
The principal cast of Hanky Panky includes Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, Kathleen Quinlan, Richard Widmark, Robert Prosky.
When was Hanky Panky released and how long is it?
Hanky Panky was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hanky Panky?
Hanky Panky had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $9M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hanky Panky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hanky Panky was composed by Tom Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hanky Panky?
Hanky Panky holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).