Poor Pretty Eddie
“He does all the things you like... To forget!”
Synopsis
A wrong turn on a jazz singer's road trip results in her car breaking down near an isolated lodge run by a faded starlet and a cocksure, volatile country singer.
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Poor Pretty Eddie (1975) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-24
Top Cast
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Leslie Uggams
Elizabeth 'Liz' Wetherly
Shelley Winters
Bertha
Michael Christian
Eddie Collins
Slim Pickens
Sheriff Orville
Ted Cassidy
Keno
Dub Taylor
Justice of the Peace Floyd
Lou Joffred
Odell
Red Lawson
Claude, the Salesman
Sherif Smith
The Deputy
Jim Bacon
Redneck in Bar / at Wedding (uncredited)
Richard Robinson
Man With Newsreel Camera at Football Game (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Robinson, David Worth
- Screenplay & Story
- B.W. Sandefur, Jean Genet
- Original Score
- Grant Boatwright
- Original Title
- Poor Pretty Eddie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Michael Thevis Enterprises Production, Artaxerxes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Robinson, David Worth
B.W. Sandefur, Jean Genet
Grant Boatwright
David Worth
David Worth, Frank Mazzola
Vito A. Sasso
Department Leadership Roster
David Worth
Director of Photography
B.W. Sandefur
Writer
Richard Robinson
Director
David Worth
Director
David Worth
Editor
Frank Mazzola
Editor
Margaret Rose
Costume Design
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 Poor Pretty Eddie
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What is Poor Pretty Eddie about?
A wrong turn on a jazz singer's road trip results in her car breaking down near an isolated lodge run by a faded starlet and a cocksure, volatile country singer.
Who directed Poor Pretty Eddie?
Poor Pretty Eddie was directed by Richard Robinson, David Worth.
Who stars in Poor Pretty Eddie?
The principal cast of Poor Pretty Eddie includes Leslie Uggams, Shelley Winters, Michael Christian, Slim Pickens, Ted Cassidy.
When was Poor Pretty Eddie released and how long is it?
Poor Pretty Eddie was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Poor Pretty Eddie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poor Pretty Eddie was composed by Grant Boatwright.
Is Poor Pretty Eddie based on a book or true story?
Poor Pretty Eddie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Genet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poor Pretty Eddie?
Poor Pretty Eddie holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).