Odds Against Tomorrow
“He knew where $50,000 lay begging to be STOLEN!”
Synopsis
An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
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Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-30
Top Cast
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Robert Ryan
Earle Slater
Harry Belafonte
Johnny Ingram
Ed Begley
Dave Burke
Shelley Winters
Lorry
Gloria Grahame
Helen
Will Kuluva
Bacco
Kim Hamilton
Ruth Ingram
Mae Barnes
Annie
Richard Bright
Coco
Carmen De Lavallade
Kittie
Lew Gallo
Moriarty
Lois Thorne
Edie Ingram
Wayne Rogers
Soldier in Bar
Zohra Lampert
Girl in Bar
Allen Nourse
Melton Police Chief
William Adams
Bank Guard (uncredited)
Chris Barbery
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Ron Becks
Carousel Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Nelson Gidding, Abraham Polonsky
- Original Score
- John Lewis
- Original Title
- Odds Against Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- HarBel Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Nelson Gidding, Abraham Polonsky, William P. McGivern
John Lewis
Joseph C. Brun
Dede Allen
Robert Wise
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
Robert Wise
Producer
Robert Wise
Director
Nelson Gidding
Screenplay
Dede Allen
Editor
Abraham Polonsky
Screenplay
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Leo Kerz
Production Design
John Lewis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Odds Against Tomorrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Odds Against Tomorrow about?
An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
Who directed Odds Against Tomorrow?
Odds Against Tomorrow was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Odds Against Tomorrow?
The principal cast of Odds Against Tomorrow includes Robert Ryan, Harry Belafonte, Ed Begley, Shelley Winters, Gloria Grahame.
When was Odds Against Tomorrow released and how long is it?
Odds Against Tomorrow was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Odds Against Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Odds Against Tomorrow was composed by John Lewis.
Is Odds Against Tomorrow based on a book or true story?
Odds Against Tomorrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William P. McGivern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Odds Against Tomorrow?
Odds Against Tomorrow holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).