The Pusher
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Synopsis
A detective investigating the murder of a heroin addict discovers that there is a connection between the junkie and his fiance, who is his boss' daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Milford
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Hunter, Harold Robbins
- Original Score
- Raymond Scott
- Original Title
- The Pusher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Milford/Carlyle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Milford
Evan Hunter, Harold Robbins
Raymond Scott
Arthur J. Ornitz
Sidney Katz
Sidney Katz, Gene Milford
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Milford
Director
Harold Robbins
Writer
Sidney Katz
Producer
Gene Milford
Producer
Raymond Scott
Original Music Composer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Sidney Katz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pusher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pusher about?
A detective investigating the murder of a heroin addict discovers that there is a connection between the junkie and his fiance, who is his boss' daughter.
Who directed The Pusher?
The Pusher was directed by Gene Milford.
Who stars in The Pusher?
The principal cast of The Pusher includes Kathy Carlyle, Robert Lansing, Felice Orlandi, Douglas Rodgers, Sloan Simpson.
When was The Pusher released and how long is it?
The Pusher was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pusher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pusher was composed by Raymond Scott.
Is The Pusher based on a book or true story?
The Pusher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan Hunter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pusher?
The Pusher holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).