Archie
Synopsis
Archie is the 1964 unsold pilot based on the Archie comic book series. The whole gang is included, Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Mr. Weatherbee, Ms. Grundy… William Schallert (most notably the dad in The Patty Duke Show) plays Archie’s dad and Jean Vander Pyl (Wilma’s voice in The Flintstones) plays the mom.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Simpson
Archie Andrews
William Schallert
Fred Andrews
Cheryl Holdridge
Betty Cooper
Mikki Jamison
Veronica Lodge
Roland Winters
Mr. Weatherbee
Mary Grace Canfield
Miss Geraldine Grundy
Jean Vander Pyl
Mary Andrews
Jerry Brite
Jughead Jones
Maggie Pierce
Miss Kenney
Harriet E. MacGibbon
Mrs. Finch
Kathy Bennett
Buffie
Karen Green
Mildred
Wayne Adams
Reggie Mantle
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- R.S. Allen, John L. Goldwater, Bob Montana
- Original Score
- Joseph Weiss
- Original Title
- Archie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Nelson
R.S. Allen, John L. Goldwater, Bob Montana
Joseph Weiss
Frank G. Carson
Gerard Wilson
Winston O'Keefe, Harry Ackerman
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Nelson
Director
R.S. Allen
Writer
Winston O'Keefe
Producer
Frank G. Carson
Director of Photography
Gerard Wilson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Archie Comics Adaptations
These live-action and animated theatrical, digital and VOD films, TV movies and TV series are based on the America’s comic book publisher, Archie Comics, known for its many series featuring the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle and Jughead Jones. It founded in 1939 as MLJ Magazines before Archie's modern incarnation dates from 1946.
Archie Comics Media
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Frequently Asked Questions About Archie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Archie about?
Archie is the 1964 unsold pilot based on the Archie comic book series. The whole gang is included, Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Mr. Weatherbee, Ms. Grundy… William Schallert (most notably the dad in The Patty Duke Show) plays Archie’s dad and Jean Vander Pyl (Wilma’s voice in The Flintstones) plays the mom.
Who directed Archie?
Archie was directed by Gene Nelson.
Who stars in Archie?
The principal cast of Archie includes John Simpson, William Schallert, Cheryl Holdridge, Mikki Jamison, Roland Winters.
When was Archie released and how long is it?
Archie was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Archie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Archie was composed by Joseph Weiss.
Is Archie based on a book or true story?
Archie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John L. Goldwater", Characters: "Bob Montana".