Skidoo
“It takes two to skidoo.”
Synopsis
Ex-gangster Tony Banks is called out of retirement by mob kingpin God to carry out a hit on fellow mobster "Blue Chips" Packard. When Banks demurs, God kidnaps his daughter Darlene on his luxury yacht.
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Larry Karaszewski on SKIDOO
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-30
Top Cast
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Jackie Gleason
Tough Tony Banks
Carol Channing
Flo Banks
Frankie Avalon
Angie
Fred Clark
Tower Guard
Michael Constantine
Leech
Frank Gorshin
The Man
Peter Lawford
The Senator
Burgess Meredith
The Warden
George Raft
Captain Garbaldo
Cesar Romero
Hechy
Mickey Rooney
George 'Blue Chips' Packard
Groucho Marx
God
Arnold Stang
Harry
Doro Merande
The Mayor
Phil Arnold
Mayor's Husband
Slim Pickens
Switchboard Operator
Robert Donner
Another Switchboard Operator
Richard Kiel
Beany
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Doran William Cannon
- Original Score
- Harry Nilsson
- Original Title
- Skidoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Otto Preminger Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Doran William Cannon
Harry Nilsson
Leon Shamroy
George R. Rohrs
Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Doran William Cannon
Writer
Otto Preminger
Director
Rudi Gernreich
Costume Design
George R. Rohrs
Editor
Harry Nilsson
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Otto Preminger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skidoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skidoo about?
Ex-gangster Tony Banks is called out of retirement by mob kingpin God to carry out a hit on fellow mobster "Blue Chips" Packard. When Banks demurs, God kidnaps his daughter Darlene on his luxury yacht.
Who directed Skidoo?
Skidoo was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in Skidoo?
The principal cast of Skidoo includes Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Frankie Avalon, Fred Clark, Michael Constantine.
When was Skidoo released and how long is it?
Skidoo was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Skidoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skidoo was composed by Harry Nilsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skidoo?
Skidoo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).