
The Adding Machine
Synopsis
An accountant whose job is about to be taken over by a computer starts to re-examine his life and his priorities.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Milo O'Shea
Mr. Zero
Phyllis Diller
Mrs. Zero
Billie Whitelaw
Daisy Devore
Sydney Chaplin
Lieutenant Charles
Julian Glover
Shrdlu
Raymond Huntley
Smithers
Phil Brown
Don
Paddie O'Neil
Mabel
Libby Morris
Ethel
Hugh McDermott
Harry
Bill Nagy
Lawyer
Carol Cleveland
Judy
Bruce Boa
Detective
Kenny Damon
Joe
John Brandon
First cell jailer
Hal Galili
Second cell jailer
Tony Caunter
Third cell jailer
Bill Hutchinson
Judy's lover
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Epstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Epstein, Elmer Rice
- Original Score
- Lambert Williamson, Mike Leander
- Original Title
- The Adding Machine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Associated London Films, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Epstein
Jerome Epstein, Elmer Rice
Lambert Williamson, Mike Leander
Walter Lassally
Gerry Hambling, Brian Sinclair
Jerome Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Epstein
Director
Jerome Epstein
Writer
Gerry Hambling
Editor
Stephanie Kaye
Costume Design
Gabriella Falk
Costume Design
Brian Sinclair
Editor
Jerome Epstein
Producer
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Adding Machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adding Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adding Machine about?
An accountant whose job is about to be taken over by a computer starts to re-examine his life and his priorities.
Who directed The Adding Machine?
The Adding Machine was directed by Jerome Epstein.
Who stars in The Adding Machine?
The principal cast of The Adding Machine includes Milo O'Shea, Phyllis Diller, Billie Whitelaw, Sydney Chaplin, Julian Glover.
When was The Adding Machine released and how long is it?
The Adding Machine was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adding Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adding Machine was composed by Lambert Williamson, Mike Leander.
Is The Adding Machine based on a book or true story?
The Adding Machine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elmer Rice".



















