Little Miss Marker
“A wildly romantic comedy about a cookie, a bookie, and the kid they bet their hearts on.”
Synopsis
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life changes a great deal with her arrival and he finds sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
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Little Miss Marker
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-29
Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Sorrowful Jones
Julie Andrews
Amanda
Tony Curtis
Blackie
Bob Newhart
Regret
Lee Grant
The Judge
Brian Dennehy
Herbie
Kenneth McMillan
Brannigan
Andrew Rubin
Carter
Tom Pedi
Vittorio
Jacquelyn Hyde
Lola
Jessica Rains
Clerk
Wynn Irwin
Mr. Adams
Sara Stimson
The Kid
Joshua Shelley
Benny
Randy Herman
Fleabag Hotel Clerk
Nedra Volz
Mrs. Clancy
Jack Mullaney
Casino Pit Boss
Ralph Manza
Casino Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Bernstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Bernstein
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Little Miss Marker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Bernstein
Walter Bernstein, Damon Runyon
Henry Mancini
Philip H. Lathrop
Eve Newman
Jennings Lang, Walter Matthau
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Bernstein
Director
Walter Bernstein
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Eve Newman
Editor
Edward C. Carfagno
Production Design
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Jennings Lang
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Miss Marker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Miss Marker about?
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life changes a great deal with her arrival and he finds sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
Who directed Little Miss Marker?
Little Miss Marker was directed by Walter Bernstein.
Who stars in Little Miss Marker?
The principal cast of Little Miss Marker includes Walter Matthau, Julie Andrews, Tony Curtis, Bob Newhart, Lee Grant.
When was Little Miss Marker released and how long is it?
Little Miss Marker was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Little Miss Marker make at the box office?
Little Miss Marker grossed $6.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Little Miss Marker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Miss Marker was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Miss Marker?
Little Miss Marker holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).