You're a Big Boy Now
“The odyssey of a young youth who wants no part of sex...he wants it all!”
Synopsis
Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic missteps. Infatuated with a glamorous but manipulative go-go dancer, he learns through heartbreak—and the kindness of a steadfast admirer—what growing up really means.
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You're a Big Boy Now
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-08
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Elizabeth Hartman
Barbara Darling
Geraldine Page
Margery Chanticleer
Peter Kastner
Bernard Chanticleer
Rip Torn
I.H. Chanticleer
Michael Dunn
Richard Mudd
Karen Black
Amy Partlett
Tony Bill
Raef del Grado
Julie Harris
Miss Nora Thing
Dolph Sweet
Patrolman Francis Graf
Michael O'Sullivan
Kurt Dougherty
Ronald Colby
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Rufus Harley
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Frank Simpson
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Nina Varela
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Len De Carl
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Roman Coppola
Baby Boy in Carriage (uncredited)
Bill Walters
Commerce Street BG (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola, David Benedictus
- Original Score
- Robert Prince
- Original Title
- You're a Big Boy Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Seven Arts Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola, David Benedictus
Robert Prince
Andrew Laszlo
Aram Avakian
Phil Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Writer
Phil Feldman
Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Aram Avakian
Editor
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
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What is You're a Big Boy Now about?
Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic missteps. Infatuated with a glamorous but manipulative go-go dancer, he learns through heartbreak—and the kindness of a steadfast admirer—what growing up really means.
Who directed You're a Big Boy Now?
You're a Big Boy Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in You're a Big Boy Now?
The principal cast of You're a Big Boy Now includes Elizabeth Hartman, Geraldine Page, Peter Kastner, Rip Torn, Michael Dunn.
When was You're a Big Boy Now released and how long is it?
You're a Big Boy Now was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for You're a Big Boy Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You're a Big Boy Now was composed by Robert Prince.
Is You're a Big Boy Now based on a book or true story?
You're a Big Boy Now is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Benedictus".