The Lottery
Synopsis
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Olive Dunbar
Tessie Hutchinson
William Benedict
Joe Summers
William Fawcett
Old Man Warner
Joe Haworth
Bill Hutchinson
Ed Begley Jr.
Jack Watson
Jim Boles
Donna Bowen
Blanche Bronte
Mrs. Delacroix
Alan Brown
Mr. Delacroix
Nancy Hale
Mrs. Adams
Susan Healy
Gavin Jones
Mavonwe Jones
Dorothy Konrad
Janie Dunbar
Richard Kozloski
Steve Adams
Terry Reed
Irene Tedrow
Mrs. Graves
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Yust
- Screenplay & Story
- Shirley Jackson, Larry Yust
- Original Title
- The Lottery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Yust
Shirley Jackson, Larry Yust
Isidore Mankofsky
Albert Nalpas, Larry Yust
Larry Yust
Department Leadership Roster
Shirley Jackson
Writer
Larry Yust
Director
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Albert Nalpas
Editor
Larry Yust
Writer
Larry Yust
Editor
Larry Yust
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lottery.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lottery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lottery about?
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
Who directed The Lottery?
The Lottery was directed by Larry Yust.
Who stars in The Lottery?
The principal cast of The Lottery includes Olive Dunbar, William Benedict, William Fawcett, Joe Haworth, Ed Begley Jr..
When was The Lottery released and how long is it?
The Lottery was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lottery?
The Lottery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).