That's Entertainment!
“More than a movie. It's a celebration.”
Synopsis
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-07
Top Cast
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Fred Astaire
Self - Host / Narrator
Bing Crosby
Self - Host / Narrator
Gene Kelly
Self - Host / Narrator
Peter Lawford
Self - Host / Narrator
Liza Minnelli
Self - Host / Narrator
Donald O'Connor
Self - Host / Narrator
Debbie Reynolds
Self - Host / Narrator
Mickey Rooney
Self - Host / Narrator
Frank Sinatra
Self - Host / Narrator
James Stewart
Self - Host / Narrator
Elizabeth Taylor
Self - Host / Narrator
June Allyson
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Kay Armen
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Ray Bolger
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Virginia Bruce
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Jack Buchanan
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Leslie Caron
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Carleton Carpenter
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.97x
+$15.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- That's Entertainment!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Haley Jr.
Jack Haley Jr.
Henry Mancini
Bud Friedgen, David E. Blewitt
Daniel Melnick, Jack Haley Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Haley Jr.
Writer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Jack Haley Jr.
Director
Bud Friedgen
Editor
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Jack Haley Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About That's Entertainment!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is That's Entertainment! about?
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Who directed That's Entertainment!?
That's Entertainment! was directed by Jack Haley Jr..
Who stars in That's Entertainment!?
The principal cast of That's Entertainment! includes Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, Peter Lawford, Liza Minnelli.
When was That's Entertainment! released and how long is it?
That's Entertainment! was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of That's Entertainment!?
That's Entertainment! had a reported production budget of $3.2M and grossed $19.1M at the worldwide box office (5.97 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for That's Entertainment!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That's Entertainment! was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That's Entertainment!?
That's Entertainment! holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).