Pocket Money
“The two most memorable characters the West can never forget!”
Synopsis
Broke and in debt, an otherwise honest cowboy and his buddy get mixed up in some shady dealings with a crooked cattle dealer.
Top Cast
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Paul Newman
Jim Kane
Lee Marvin
Leonard
Strother Martin
Bill Garrett
Wayne Rogers
Stretch Russell
Héctor Elizondo
Juan
Christine Belford
Adelita
Kelly Jean Peters
Sharon, Kane's ex-wife
Gregory Sierra
Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra)
Fred Graham
Uncle Herb
Matt Clark
American Prisoner
Claudio Miranda
Ministerio Publico
Richard Farnsworth
Man (uncredited)
Terrence Malick
Worksman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence Malick
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Pocket Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Coleytown Productions, First Artists, National General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Rosenberg
Terrence Malick, J.P.S. Brown, John Gay
Alex North
László Kovács
Bob Wyman
John Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
James Linn
Costume Design
John Foreman
Producer
Stuart Rosenberg
Director
Terrence Malick
Screenplay
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Bob Wyman
Editor
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pocket Money
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pocket Money about?
Broke and in debt, an otherwise honest cowboy and his buddy get mixed up in some shady dealings with a crooked cattle dealer.
Who directed Pocket Money?
Pocket Money was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Who stars in Pocket Money?
The principal cast of Pocket Money includes Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Strother Martin, Wayne Rogers, Héctor Elizondo.
When was Pocket Money released and how long is it?
Pocket Money was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Pocket Money?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pocket Money was composed by Alex North.
Is Pocket Money based on a book or true story?
Pocket Money is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.P.S. Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pocket Money?
Pocket Money holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).