Ringmaster
Synopsis
Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent their problems on the air.
Top Cast
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Jerry Springer
Jerry Farrelly
Jaime Pressly
Angel Zorzak
Molly Hagan
Connie Zorzak
William McNamara
Troy Davenport
Michael Dudikoff
Rusty
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Starletta
Michael Jai White
Demond
Ashley Holbrook
Willie
Tangie Ambrose
Vonda Simmons
Nicki Micheaux
Leshawnette
Rebecca Broussard
Suzanne
John Capodice
Mel Riley
Krista Tesreau
Catherine Winicott
Dawn Maxey
Natalie
Jerry Giles
Floyd Merkel
Reamy Hall
Stage Manager
Thea Vidale
Juanita
Korrine St. Onge
Desiree
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.64x
+$5.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Abramson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Bernstein
- Original Score
- Kennard Ramsey
- Original Title
- Ringmaster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.2M
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, The Kushner-Locke Company, Motion Picture Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Abramson
Jon Bernstein
Kennard Ramsey
Russell J. Lyster
Suzanne Hines
Brent Baum, Donald Kushner, Gary W. Goldstein, Bradley Jenkel, Peter Locke
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Abramson
Director
Jon Bernstein
Writer
Gary W. Goldstein
Producer
Bradley Jenkel
Producer
Gina Rugolo Judd
Producer
Jerry Springer
Producer
Steven Stabler
Producer
Deborah Raymond
Production Design
Dorian Vernacchio
Production Design
Gail McMullen
Costume Design
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Russell J. Lyster
Director of Photography
Suzanne Hines
Editor
Kennard Ramsey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ringmaster.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ringmaster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ringmaster about?
Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent their problems on the air.
Who directed Ringmaster?
Ringmaster was directed by Neil Abramson.
Who stars in Ringmaster?
The principal cast of Ringmaster includes Jerry Springer, Jaime Pressly, Molly Hagan, William McNamara, Michael Dudikoff.
When was Ringmaster released and how long is it?
Ringmaster was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ringmaster?
Ringmaster had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $9.2M at the worldwide box office (2.64 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Ringmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ringmaster was composed by Kennard Ramsey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ringmaster?
Ringmaster holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).