The Busy Body
Synopsis
Sid Caesar is a bumbling gopher to a mob boss who must recover a fortune in cash stowed in the suit of a corpse.
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Richard Pryor in The Busy Body with Sid Caesar & Dom DeLuise
Type: Clip • Published 2008-04-12
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Sid Caesar
George Norton
Robert Ryan
Charley Barker
Anne Baxter
Margo Foster Kane
Kay Medford
Ma Norton
Jan Murray
Murray Foster
Richard Pryor
Whittaker
Arlene Golonka
Bobbi Brody
Charles McGraw
Fred Harwell
Ben Blue
Felix Rose
Dom DeLuise
Kurt Brock
Bill Dana
Archie Brody
Godfrey Cambridge
Mike
Marty Ingels
Willie
Walt Davis
Bit Cop
Larry Gelman
Board Member
Don Brodie
Board Member
George Jessel
Mr. Fessel
Mickey Deems
Cop No.1
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Starr
- Original Score
- Vic Mizzy
- Original Title
- The Busy Body
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Ben Starr, Donald E. Westlake
Vic Mizzy
Harold E. Stine
Edwin H. Bryant
William Castle
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Producer
Ben Starr
Screenplay
Vic Mizzy
Original Music Composer
William Castle
Director
Harold E. Stine
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Busy Body
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What is The Busy Body about?
Sid Caesar is a bumbling gopher to a mob boss who must recover a fortune in cash stowed in the suit of a corpse.
Who directed The Busy Body?
The Busy Body was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in The Busy Body?
The principal cast of The Busy Body includes Sid Caesar, Robert Ryan, Anne Baxter, Kay Medford, Jan Murray.
When was The Busy Body released and how long is it?
The Busy Body was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Busy Body?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Busy Body was composed by Vic Mizzy.
Is The Busy Body based on a book or true story?
The Busy Body is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald E. Westlake".