Mikey and Nicky
“...don't expect to like 'em.”
Synopsis
Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mob boss wants him killed. Terrified, he calls Mikey, his friend since childhood and a fellow gangster. So begins a long night…
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Official Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-08
Top Cast
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Peter Falk
Mikey
John Cassavetes
Nicky
Ned Beatty
Kinney
Rose Arrick
Annie
Carol Grace
Nellie
William Hickey
Sid Fine
Sanford Meisner
Dave Resnick
Joyce Van Patten
Jan
M. Emmet Walsh
Bus Driver
Sy Travers
Hotel Clerk
Peter R. Scoppa
Counter Man
Virginia Smith
Jan's Mother
Jean Shevlin
Lady on Bus
Danny Klein
Harry
Martin Wolfson
Candy Store Man
Eugene Hobgood
Mel
David Pendleton
Bar Patron
Will Gill Jr.
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elaine May
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine May
- Original Score
- John Strauss
- Original Title
- Mikey and Nicky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elaine May
Elaine May
John Strauss
Bernie Abramson, Victor J. Kemper
John Carter, Sheldon Kahn
Michael Hausman, Bud Austin
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine May
Director
Elaine May
Writer
John Strauss
Original Music Composer
Paul Sylbert
Production Design
Michael Hausman
Producer
Bernie Abramson
Director of Photography
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
John Carter
Editor
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Mikey and Nicky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mikey and Nicky about?
Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mob boss wants him killed. Terrified, he calls Mikey, his friend since childhood and a fellow gangster. So begins a long night…
Who directed Mikey and Nicky?
Mikey and Nicky was directed by Elaine May.
Who stars in Mikey and Nicky?
The principal cast of Mikey and Nicky includes Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Ned Beatty, Rose Arrick, Carol Grace.
When was Mikey and Nicky released and how long is it?
Mikey and Nicky was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Mikey and Nicky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mikey and Nicky was composed by John Strauss.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mikey and Nicky?
Mikey and Nicky holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).