Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
“The slickest swingin'est con man who ever took the world for a ride!”
Synopsis
A sophisticated con man mounts an intricate plan to rob an airport bank while the Soviet premier is due to arrive.
Top Cast
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James Coburn
Eli Kotch
Camilla Sparv
Inger Knudson
Aldo Ray
Eddie Hart
Nina Wayne
Frieda Schmid
Robert Webber
Milo Stewart
Rose Marie
Margaret Kirby
Todd Armstrong
Alfred Morgan
Marian McCargo
Marion Hague
Michael Strong
Paul Feng
Severn Darden
Miles Fisher
James Westerfield
Jack Balter
Phillip Pine
George Logan
Simon Scott
William Anderson
Ben Astar
General Mailenkoff
Michael St. Angel
Captain William Yates
Larry D. Mann
Officer Howard
Alex Rodine
Translator
Al Nalbandian
Willie Manus
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Girard
- Original Score
- Stu Phillips
- Original Title
- Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Girard
Bernard Girard
Stu Phillips
Lionel Lindon
William A. Lyon
Carter DeHaven, Jerry Tokofsky
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Lyon
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Bernard Girard
Director
Bernard Girard
Writer
Stu Phillips
Original Music Composer
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Jerry Tokofsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round about?
A sophisticated con man mounts an intricate plan to rob an airport bank while the Soviet premier is due to arrive.
Who directed Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round was directed by Bernard Girard.
Who stars in Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
The principal cast of Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round includes James Coburn, Camilla Sparv, Aldo Ray, Nina Wayne, Robert Webber.
When was Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round released and how long is it?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round was composed by Stu Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round?
Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).