The Oscar
“The breath-taking race for Hollywood's highest award!”
Synopsis
An amoral lowlife accidentally stumbles into an acting career that sets him on a trajectory to Hollywood stardom. But everyone on whom he steps on the way to the top remembers when he is nominated for an Oscar and he runs a dirty campaign in an attempt to win.
Top Cast
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Stephen Boyd
Frank Fane
Elke Sommer
Kay Bergdahl
Milton Berle
Kappy Kapstetter
Eleanor Parker
Sophie Cantaro
Joseph Cotten
Kenneth Regan
Tony Bennett
Hymie Kelly
Jill St. John
Laurel Scott
Ernest Borgnine
Barney Yale
Edie Adams
Trina Yale
Broderick Crawford
Sheriff
Walter Brennan
Quentin
Ed Begley
Grosbard
Jack Soo
Sam
Peter Lawford
Steve Marks
Jean Hale
Cheryl Barker
James Dunn
TV executive
Merle Oberon
Merle Oberon
Edith Head
Edith Head
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Rouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Harlan Ellison, Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
- Original Score
- Percy Faith
- Original Title
- The Oscar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Rouse
Harlan Ellison, Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene, Richard Sale
Percy Faith
Joseph Ruttenberg
Clarence Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Rouse
Director
Harlan Ellison
Screenplay
Russell Rouse
Screenplay
Clarence Greene
Screenplay
Arthur Lonergan
Production Design
Hal Pereira
Production Design
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Percy Faith
Original Music Composer
Clarence Greene
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oscar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Oscar about?
An amoral lowlife accidentally stumbles into an acting career that sets him on a trajectory to Hollywood stardom. But everyone on whom he steps on the way to the top remembers when he is nominated for an Oscar and he runs a dirty campaign in an attempt to win.
Who directed The Oscar?
The Oscar was directed by Russell Rouse.
Who stars in The Oscar?
The principal cast of The Oscar includes Stephen Boyd, Elke Sommer, Milton Berle, Eleanor Parker, Joseph Cotten.
When was The Oscar released and how long is it?
The Oscar was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oscar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oscar was composed by Percy Faith.
Is The Oscar based on a book or true story?
The Oscar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Sale".