The Lottery
Synopsis
A music teacher realizes that she's won the lottery, but then promptly loses the ticket out the window. The short film then follows her exploits to recover the ticket as it is grabbed by a pigeon, blown down the street and into the subway.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Original Title
- The Lottery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garry Marshall
Nick Abdo, Debra Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Garry Marshall
Director
Nick Abdo
Producer
Debra Hill
Producer
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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?
A music teacher realizes that she's won the lottery, but then promptly loses the ticket out the window. The short film then follows her exploits to recover the ticket as it is grabbed by a pigeon, blown down the street and into the subway.
Who directed The Lottery?
The Lottery was directed by Garry Marshall.
Who stars in The Lottery?
The principal cast of The Lottery includes Bette Midler.
When was The Lottery released and how long is it?
The Lottery was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3m.