The Sellout
“How much does it take for a Woman to Sellout her Man?”
Synopsis
A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.
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The Sellout
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-09
Top Cast
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Walter Pidgeon
Haven D. Allridge
John Hodiak
Charles 'Chick' Johnson
Audrey Totter
Cleo Bethel
Paula Raymond
Peggy Stauton
Thomas Gomez
Sherrif Kellwin C. 'Casey' Burke
Cameron Mitchell
Randloph 'Randy' Stauton
Karl Malden
Capt. Buck Maxwell
Everett Sloane
Nelson S. Tarsson
Jonathan Cott
Deputy Edward 'Ned' Grayton
Frank Cady
Bennie Amboy
Hugh Sanders
Judge Neeler
Griff Barnett
Atty. General J. R. Morrison
Burt Mustin
Elk M. Ludens
Whit Bissell
Wilfred Jackson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Palmer, Matthew Rapf
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Sellout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Mayer
Charles Palmer, Matthew Rapf
David Buttolph
Paul Vogel
George White
Nicholas Nayfack
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Mayer
Director
Charles Palmer
Writer
Nicholas Nayfack
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
George White
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Sellout
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What is The Sellout about?
A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.
Who directed The Sellout?
The Sellout was directed by Gerald Mayer.
Who stars in The Sellout?
The principal cast of The Sellout includes Walter Pidgeon, John Hodiak, Audrey Totter, Paula Raymond, Thomas Gomez.
When was The Sellout released and how long is it?
The Sellout was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sellout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sellout was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sellout?
The Sellout holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).