The Grass Is Greener
“Ever See a Four-Sided Triangle?”
Synopsis
Victor and Hillary are down on their luck to the point that they allow tourists to take guided tours of their castle. But Charles Delacro, a millionaire oil tycoon, visits, and takes a liking to more than the house. Soon, Hattie Durant gets involved and they have a good old fashioned love triangle.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-14
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Victor Rhyall
Deborah Kerr
Hilary Rhyall
Robert Mitchum
Charles Delacro
Jean Simmons
Hattie Durant
Moray Watson
Trevor Sellers
Joan Benham
Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)
Gwen Watford
Hairdresser's Receptionist (uncredited)
Elisabeth Orion
Fair-Haired Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Williams, Margaret Vyner
- Original Title
- The Grass Is Greener
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Grandon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Donen
Hugh Williams, Margaret Vyner
Christopher Challis
Jim Clark
Stanley Donen, Cary Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Donen
Director
Hugh Williams
Screenplay
Margaret Vyner
Screenplay
Stanley Donen
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Hardy Amies
Costume Design
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Jim Clark
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grass Is Greener
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What is The Grass Is Greener about?
Victor and Hillary are down on their luck to the point that they allow tourists to take guided tours of their castle. But Charles Delacro, a millionaire oil tycoon, visits, and takes a liking to more than the house. Soon, Hattie Durant gets involved and they have a good old fashioned love triangle.
Who directed The Grass Is Greener?
The Grass Is Greener was directed by Stanley Donen.
Who stars in The Grass Is Greener?
The principal cast of The Grass Is Greener includes Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, Moray Watson.
When was The Grass Is Greener released and how long is it?
The Grass Is Greener was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Grass Is Greener make at the box office?
The Grass Is Greener grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grass Is Greener?
The Grass Is Greener holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).