The King of Marvin Gardens
Synopsis
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
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The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-27
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
David Staebler
Bruce Dern
Jason Staebler
Ellen Burstyn
Sally
Julia Anne Robinson
Jessica
Scatman Crothers
Lewis
Charles LaVine
Grandfather
John P. Ryan
Surtees
Sully Boyar
Lebowitz
Josh Mostel
Frank
Arnold Williams
Rosko
William Pabst
Bidlack
Garry Goodrow
Nervous Man
Imogene Bliss
Magda
Ann Thomas
Bambi
Tom Overton
Spot Operator
Maxwell Goldberg
Sonny
Van Kirksey
Messenger #1
Tony King
Messenger #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 13, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Rafelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Brackman, Bob Rafelson
- Original Title
- The King of Marvin Gardens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- BBS Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Rafelson
Jacob Brackman, Bob Rafelson
László Kovács
John F. Link
Steve Blauner, Bob Rafelson, Harold Schneider
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Rafelson
Director
Jacob Brackman
Writer
Bob Rafelson
Writer
John F. Link
Editor
Toby Carr Rafelson
Production Design
Bob Rafelson
Producer
Harold Schneider
Producer
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Marvin Gardens
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What is The King of Marvin Gardens about?
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
Who directed The King of Marvin Gardens?
The King of Marvin Gardens was directed by Bob Rafelson.
Who stars in The King of Marvin Gardens?
The principal cast of The King of Marvin Gardens includes Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson, Scatman Crothers.
When was The King of Marvin Gardens released and how long is it?
The King of Marvin Gardens was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King of Marvin Gardens?
The King of Marvin Gardens holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).