For Pete's Sake
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Synopsis
Henrietta Robbins borrows money from a loan shark to finance her husband's investment in the stock market. However, when their stock plummets, she scrambles to find a way to pay the money back.
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For Pete's Sake trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-18
Top Cast
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Barbra Streisand
Henrietta 'Henry' Robbins
Michael Sarrazin
Pete Robbins
Estelle Parsons
Helen Robbins
Molly Picon
Mrs. Cherry
William Redfield
Fred Robbins
Louis Zorich
Nick
Heywood Hale Broun
Judge Hiller
Richard Ward
Bernie
Ed Bakey
Angelo
Peter Mamakos
Dominic
Vivian Bonnell
Loretta
Joseph Maher
Mr. Coates
Anne Ramsey
Telephone Lady
Jack Hollander
Loanshark
Gary Pagett
Assistant Bank Manager
Wil Albert
Cop Dressed as Woman
Herb Armstrong
Insurance Man
Fred Stuthman
Loan Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin
- Original Score
- Artie Butler
- Original Title
- For Pete's Sake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin
Artie Butler
László Kovács
Frank P. Keller
Phil Feldman, Stanley Shapiro, Martin Erlichman
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Yates
Director
Stanley Shapiro
Writer
Maurice Richlin
Writer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Frank L. Thompson
Costume Design
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Stanley Shapiro
Producer
Artie Butler
Original Music Composer
Martin Erlichman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Pete's Sake
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What is For Pete's Sake about?
Henrietta Robbins borrows money from a loan shark to finance her husband's investment in the stock market. However, when their stock plummets, she scrambles to find a way to pay the money back.
Who directed For Pete's Sake?
For Pete's Sake was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in For Pete's Sake?
The principal cast of For Pete's Sake includes Barbra Streisand, Michael Sarrazin, Estelle Parsons, Molly Picon, William Redfield.
When was For Pete's Sake released and how long is it?
For Pete's Sake was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for For Pete's Sake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Pete's Sake was composed by Artie Butler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Pete's Sake?
For Pete's Sake holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).