The Fortune
“Sexier than the Marx Brothers, handsomer than Laurel and Hardy but not as smart as The 3 Stooges.”
Synopsis
A couple of bumbling 1920s hustlers attempt to obtain the fortune of an heiress. Nothing will stop them, not even murder.
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The Fortune - TrailerOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-08-07
Top Cast
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Stockard Channing
Freddie Bigard
Jack Nicholson
Oscar 'Dix' Sullivan
Warren Beatty
Nicky Wilson
Florence Stanley
Mrs. Gould
Ian Wolfe
Justice of the Peace
Rose Michtom
Wife of Justice of the Peace
Brian Avery
Airline Steward
Dub Taylor
Rattlesnake Tom
Catlin Adams
Girl Lover
Christopher Guest
Boy Lover
Scatman Crothers
Fisherman
Tom Newman
John the Barber
Jim Antonio
1st Policeman
Vic Vallaro
2nd Policeman
Richard B. Shull
Chief Detective Sergeant Jack Power
Kathryn Grody
Police Secretary
John Fiedler
Photographer
George Roberts
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Carole Eastman
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- The Fortune
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Vista, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Nichols
Carole Eastman
David Shire
John A. Alonzo
Stu Linder
Don Devlin, Mike Nichols, Hank Moonjean
Department Leadership Roster
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Mike Nichols
Director
Carole Eastman
Writer
Don Devlin
Producer
Mike Nichols
Producer
Stu Linder
Editor
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fortune
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What is The Fortune about?
A couple of bumbling 1920s hustlers attempt to obtain the fortune of an heiress. Nothing will stop them, not even murder.
Who directed The Fortune?
The Fortune was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in The Fortune?
The principal cast of The Fortune includes Stockard Channing, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Florence Stanley, Ian Wolfe.
When was The Fortune released and how long is it?
The Fortune was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fortune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fortune was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fortune?
The Fortune holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).