Payday
“If you can't smoke it, drink it, spend it or love it... forget it.”
Synopsis
Country singer Maury Dann lives life in the fast lane, counting on his rakish charm and raw talent to excuse his reckless behavior. Touring on the road in the rural south with his dedicated manager, his loyal driver and his long-suffering girlfriend, Maury seduces groupies, brawls and breaks the law, brashly relying on his team to cover for him. Heedlessly alienating all those who care for him, Maury blindly keeps the pedal to the metal.
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Payday (1972) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-17
Top Cast
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Rip Torn
Maury Dann
Ahna Capri
Mayleen Travis
Elayne Heilveil
Rosamond McClintock
Michael C. Gwynne
Clarence McGinty
Jeff Morris
Bob Tally
Cliff Emmich
Chicago
Henry O. Arnold
Ted
Bobby Smith
Lyman Pitt
Dallas Smith
Henry Tutweiler
Richard Hoffman
Foggy Bottom Yonce
Walter Bamberg
Bridgeway
Eleanor Fell
Galen Dann
Linda Spatz
Sandy
Earle Trigg
Bob Dickey
Winton McNair
Officer Ratliff
Micheal Edwards
Restaurant Manager
Gene Cody
Motel Manager
Frazier Moss
Jesse Weatherwax
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$760K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daryl Duke
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Carpenter
- Original Score
- Ed Bogas
- Original Title
- Payday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $760K
- Production Studios
- Fantasy Films, Pumice Finance Company (PFC), Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daryl Duke
Don Carpenter
Ed Bogas
Richard C. Glouner
Richard Halsey
Ralph J. Gleason, Martin Fink
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
Richard Halsey
Editor
Martin Fink
Producer
Ed Bogas
Original Music Composer
Daryl Duke
Director
Don Carpenter
Writer
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 Payday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Payday about?
Country singer Maury Dann lives life in the fast lane, counting on his rakish charm and raw talent to excuse his reckless behavior. Touring on the road in the rural south with his dedicated manager, his loyal driver and his long-suffering girlfriend, Maury seduces groupies, brawls and breaks the law, brashly relying on his team to cover for him. Heedlessly alienating all those who care for him, Maury blindly keeps the pedal to the metal.
Who directed Payday?
Payday was directed by Daryl Duke.
Who stars in Payday?
The principal cast of Payday includes Rip Torn, Ahna Capri, Elayne Heilveil, Michael C. Gwynne, Jeff Morris.
When was Payday released and how long is it?
Payday was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Payday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Payday was composed by Ed Bogas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Payday?
Payday holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).