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6.6 / 10(62 votes)IMDbNR19681h 48m$3.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

No Way to Treat a Lady

“...or is it?”

Synopsis

Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a single and harassed New York City police detective who starts to get phone calls from the strangler and builds a strange alliance as a result. Kate Palmer is a swinging, hip tour guide who witnesses the strangler leaving her dead neighbor's apartment and sets her sights on the detective. Moe's live-in mother wishes her son would be a successful Jewish doctor like his big brother.

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No Way to Treat a Lady (1968) 35mm film trailer, open matte 4K

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 20, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$3.1M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Smight
Screenplay & Story
John Gay
Original Score
Stanley Myers, Andrew Belling
Original Title
No Way to Treat a Lady
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Sol C. Siegel Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Smight

Screenplay & Story

John Gay, William Goldman

Original Score & Music

Stanley Myers, Andrew Belling

Director of Photography

Jack Priestley

Film Editing

Archie Marshek

Producers

Sol C. Siegel

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:William Goldman

Department Leadership Roster

John Gay

John Gay

Screenplay

Jack Smight

Jack Smight

Director

Sol C. Siegel

Sol C. Siegel

Producer

Archie Marshek

Editor

Stanley Myers

Stanley Myers

Original Music Composer

Jack Priestley

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About No Way to Treat a Lady

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is No Way to Treat a Lady about?

Christopher Gill is a psychotic killer who uses various disguises to trick and strangle his victims. Moe Brummel is a single and harassed New York City police detective who starts to get phone calls from the strangler and builds a strange alliance as a result. Kate Palmer is a swinging, hip tour guide who witnesses the strangler leaving her dead neighbor's apartment and sets her sights on the detective. Moe's live-in mother wishes her son would be a successful Jewish doctor like his big brother.

Who directed No Way to Treat a Lady?

No Way to Treat a Lady was directed by Jack Smight.

Who stars in No Way to Treat a Lady?

The principal cast of No Way to Treat a Lady includes Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, George Segal, Eileen Heckart, Murray Hamilton.

When was No Way to Treat a Lady released and how long is it?

No Way to Treat a Lady was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

How much did No Way to Treat a Lady make at the box office?

No Way to Treat a Lady grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for No Way to Treat a Lady?

The original motion picture soundtrack for No Way to Treat a Lady was composed by Stanley Myers, Andrew Belling.

Is No Way to Treat a Lady based on a book or true story?

No Way to Treat a Lady is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Goldman".

What is the age rating and content advisory for No Way to Treat a Lady?

No Way to Treat a Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).