The Sex Symbol
“Her real father never knew her... the senator, the ball player, the artist, the movie producer knew her all too well... the world knew her as...”
Synopsis
A thinly-disguised version of the life of Marilyn Monroe, detailing her ups and downs in life and how her erratic behavior contributed to her deteriorating career.
Top Cast
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Connie Stevens
Kelly Williams / Emmaline Kelly
Shelley Winters
Agatha Murphy
Jack Carter
Manny Fox
William Castle
Jack P. Harper
Don Murray
Sen. Grant O'Neal
James Olson
Calvin Bernard
Nehemiah Persoff
Nick Fortis
Madlyn Rhue
Joy Hudson
Milton Selzer
Phil Bamberger
Tony Young
Rick Roman
William Smith
Butch Wischnewski
Rand Brooks
Edward Kelly (voice)
Malachi Throne
Otto Litsky (voice)
Frank Loverde
Investigator
Bing Russell
Public Relations Man
Dennis Rucker
Tom Brown
Joe Turkel
Director
Jack Collins
Ted Brown
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvah Bessie
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander, Francis Lai
- Original Title
- The Sex Symbol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- ABC, Columbia Pictures Television, Douglas S. Cramer Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Alvah Bessie
Jeff Alexander, Francis Lai
J.J. Jones
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Douglas S. Cramer
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowell Rich
Director
Douglas S. Cramer
Producer
J.J. Jones
Director of Photography
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sex Symbol.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sex Symbol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sex Symbol about?
A thinly-disguised version of the life of Marilyn Monroe, detailing her ups and downs in life and how her erratic behavior contributed to her deteriorating career.
Who directed The Sex Symbol?
The Sex Symbol was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in The Sex Symbol?
The principal cast of The Sex Symbol includes Connie Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Carter, William Castle, Don Murray.
When was The Sex Symbol released and how long is it?
The Sex Symbol was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sex Symbol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sex Symbol was composed by Jeff Alexander, Francis Lai.
Is The Sex Symbol based on a book or true story?
The Sex Symbol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alvah Bessie".