Sammy Stops the World
Synopsis
A man who sells coffee for a living gets his boss's daughter pregnant. This changes his life and eventually leads to his becoming a powerful business tycoon with no moral center. (TCM)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
- Original Score
- Anthony Newley
- Original Title
- Sammy Stops the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- SEE Cinema Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Shapiro
Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley
David Myers
Bill Yahraus, Daniel J. Johnson
Del Jack
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Shapiro
Director
Leslie Bricusse
Writer
Anthony Newley
Writer
Del Jack
Producer
Anthony Newley
Original Music Composer
Bill Yahraus
Editor
Daniel J. Johnson
Editor
Santo Loquasto
Costume Design
David Myers
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sammy Stops the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sammy Stops the World about?
A man who sells coffee for a living gets his boss's daughter pregnant. This changes his life and eventually leads to his becoming a powerful business tycoon with no moral center. (TCM)
Who directed Sammy Stops the World?
Sammy Stops the World was directed by Mel Shapiro.
Who stars in Sammy Stops the World?
The principal cast of Sammy Stops the World includes Sammy Davis Jr., Dennis Daniels, Randon Lo, Marian Mercer.
When was Sammy Stops the World released and how long is it?
Sammy Stops the World was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Sammy Stops the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sammy Stops the World was composed by Anthony Newley.