What Makes Sammy Run?
Synopsis
An adaptation of Budd Schulberg's incendiary 1941 novel about the rise of an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. The production was divided into two parts and aired on NBC's Sunday Showcase.
Top Cast
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Larry Blyden
Sammy Glick
John Forsythe
Al Manheim
Barbara Rush
Kit Sargent
Dina Merrill
Laurette Harrington
Sidney Blackmer
H.L. Harrington
Norman Fell
Sammy's Brother
Jay Lawrence
Sheik Romero
Horace McMahon
Mike Crowley
Nelson Olmsted
Ben Osborne
David Opatoshu
Sidney Fineman
William Post Jr.
Lucky Westover
Milton Selzer
Julian Blumberg
Monique van Vooren
Zizi Molnari
Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Budd Schulberg, Stuart Schulberg
- Original Score
- Irwin Bazelon
- Original Title
- What Makes Sammy Run?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Budd Schulberg, Stuart Schulberg
Irwin Bazelon
Delbert Mann, Robert Alan Aurthur
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Delbert Mann
Producer
Budd Schulberg
Writer
Stuart Schulberg
Writer
Otis Riggs
Production Design
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Makes Sammy Run?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is What Makes Sammy Run? about?
An adaptation of Budd Schulberg's incendiary 1941 novel about the rise of an unscrupulous Hollywood producer. The production was divided into two parts and aired on NBC's Sunday Showcase.
Who directed What Makes Sammy Run??
What Makes Sammy Run? was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in What Makes Sammy Run??
The principal cast of What Makes Sammy Run? includes Larry Blyden, John Forsythe, Barbara Rush, Dina Merrill, Sidney Blackmer.
When was What Makes Sammy Run? released and how long is it?
What Makes Sammy Run? was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for What Makes Sammy Run??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Makes Sammy Run? was composed by Irwin Bazelon.
Is What Makes Sammy Run? based on a book or true story?
What Makes Sammy Run? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Budd Schulberg".