The Last of Sheila
“Any number can play. Any number can die.”
Synopsis
A year after Sheila is killed in a hit-and-run, her multimillionaire husband invites a group of friends to spend a week on his yacht playing a scavenger hunt-style mystery game—but the game turns out to be all too real and all too deadly.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Richard Benjamin
Tom Parkman
Dyan Cannon
Christine
James Coburn
Clinton Greene
Joan Hackett
Lee Parkman
James Mason
Philip Dexter
Ian McShane
Anthony Wood
Raquel Welch
Alice Wood
Yvonne Romain
Sheila Greene (as Yvonne Romaine)
Pierre Rosso
Vittorio
Serge Citon
Guido
Roberto Rossi
Captain
Elaine Geisinger
American Woman
Elliot Geisinger
American Man
Jack Pugeat
Silver Salesman
Maurice Crosnier
Concierge (uncredited)
Martial
Locksmith (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Perkins, Stephen Sondheim
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Last of Sheila
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Anthony Perkins, Stephen Sondheim
Billy Goldenberg
Gerry Turpin
Edward Warschilka
Stanley O'Toole, Herbert Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Anthony Perkins
Writer
Stephen Sondheim
Writer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Gerry Turpin
Director of Photography
Herbert Ross
Producer
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Joel Schumacher
Costume Design
Ken Adam
Production Design
Ron Talsky
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last of Sheila
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last of Sheila about?
A year after Sheila is killed in a hit-and-run, her multimillionaire husband invites a group of friends to spend a week on his yacht playing a scavenger hunt-style mystery game—but the game turns out to be all too real and all too deadly.
Who directed The Last of Sheila?
The Last of Sheila was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in The Last of Sheila?
The principal cast of The Last of Sheila includes Richard Benjamin, Dyan Cannon, James Coburn, Joan Hackett, James Mason.
When was The Last of Sheila released and how long is it?
The Last of Sheila was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did The Last of Sheila make at the box office?
The Last of Sheila grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Last of Sheila?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last of Sheila was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last of Sheila?
The Last of Sheila holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).