Good Neighbor Sam
“Slam! Bam! Here comes Sam!...Caught in the Middle of a Two-Woman Jam!”
Synopsis
To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
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Good Neighbor Sam (1964) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-09
Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
Sam Bissel
Romy Schneider
Janet Lagerlof
Dorothy Provine
Minerva Bissel
Mike Connors
Howard Ebbets
Edward Andrews
Mr. Burke
Louis Nye
Reinhold Shiffner
Robert Q. Lewis
Earl
Joyce Jameson
Hotel Prostitute
Anne Seymour
Irene
Charles Lane
Jack Bailey
Linda Watkins
Edna Bailey
Peter Hobbs
Phil Reisner
Tristram Coffin
Sonny Blatchford
Neil Hamilton
Larry Boling
Riza Royce
Miss Halverson
William Forrest
Millard Mellner
Edward G. Robinson
Simon Nurdlinger
Vicki Cos
Jenna Bissel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Swift
- Screenplay & Story
- David Swift, Everett Greenbaum, James Fritzell
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol
- Original Title
- Good Neighbor Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Swift
David Swift, Everett Greenbaum, James Fritzell, Jack Finney
Frank De Vol
Burnett Guffey
Charles Nelson
David Swift
Department Leadership Roster
David Swift
Producer
David Swift
Director
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
David Swift
Screenplay
Charles Nelson
Editor
Frank De Vol
Original Music Composer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Everett Greenbaum
Screenplay
James Fritzell
Screenplay
Jacqueline Moreau
Costume Design
Micheline
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Neighbor Sam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Good Neighbor Sam about?
To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
Who directed Good Neighbor Sam?
Good Neighbor Sam was directed by David Swift.
Who stars in Good Neighbor Sam?
The principal cast of Good Neighbor Sam includes Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, Dorothy Provine, Mike Connors, Edward Andrews.
When was Good Neighbor Sam released and how long is it?
Good Neighbor Sam was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did Good Neighbor Sam make at the box office?
Good Neighbor Sam grossed $9.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Good Neighbor Sam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Neighbor Sam was composed by Frank De Vol.
Is Good Neighbor Sam based on a book or true story?
Good Neighbor Sam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Finney".