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6.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19711h 13mUnited States of America

What's a Nice Girl Like You...?

Synopsis

A Bronx working girl is drawn into an elaborate extortion plot after being kidnapped by a gang of sophisticated con men who force her, because of her remarkable resemblance, to impersonate a wealthy socialite. Based on E.V. Cunningham's (Howard Fast's) novel, "Shirley."

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jerry Paris
Screenplay & Story
Howard Fast
Original Score
Robert Prince
Original Title
What's a Nice Girl Like You...?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Studios
Universal Television, ABC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jerry Paris

Screenplay & Story

Howard Fast

Original Score & Music

Robert Prince

Director of Photography

Harry L. Wolf

Film Editing

Richard M. Sprague

Producers

Norman Lloyd

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Howard Fast

Department Leadership Roster

Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Director

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Producer

Richard M. Sprague

Editor

Grady Hunt

Costume Design

Harry L. Wolf

Director of Photography

Robert Prince

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About What's a Nice Girl Like You...?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What's a Nice Girl Like You...? about?

A Bronx working girl is drawn into an elaborate extortion plot after being kidnapped by a gang of sophisticated con men who force her, because of her remarkable resemblance, to impersonate a wealthy socialite. Based on E.V. Cunningham's (Howard Fast's) novel, "Shirley."

Who directed What's a Nice Girl Like You...??

What's a Nice Girl Like You...? was directed by Jerry Paris.

Who stars in What's a Nice Girl Like You...??

The principal cast of What's a Nice Girl Like You...? includes Brenda Vaccaro, Jack Warden, Roddy McDowall, Jo Anne Worley, Edmond O'Brien.

When was What's a Nice Girl Like You...? released and how long is it?

What's a Nice Girl Like You...? was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for What's a Nice Girl Like You...??

The original motion picture soundtrack for What's a Nice Girl Like You...? was composed by Robert Prince.

Is What's a Nice Girl Like You...? based on a book or true story?

What's a Nice Girl Like You...? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Fast".