Child's Play
“You only lose once.”
Synopsis
At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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James Mason
Jerome Malley
Robert Preston
Joseph Dobbs
Beau Bridges
Paul Reis
Ron Weyand
Father Mozian
Charles White
Father Griffin
David Rounds
Father Penny
Kate Harrington
Mrs. Carter
Jamie Alexander
Sheppard
Brian Chapin
O'Donnell
Bryant Fraser
Jennings
Mark Hall Haefeli
Wilson
Tom Leopold
Shea
Julius Lo Iacono
McArdle
Christopher Man
Travis
Paul O'Keefe
Banks
Robert D. Randall
Medley
Robbie Reed
Class President
Paul Alessi
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Marasco, Leon Prochnik
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Child's Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Robert Marasco, Leon Prochnik
Michael Small
Gerald Hirschfeld
Edward Warschilka, Joanne Burke
David Merrick
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
David Merrick
Producer
Leon Prochnik
Writer
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Joanne Burke
Editor
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Philip Rosenberg
Production Design
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
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 Child's Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Child's Play about?
At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.
Who directed Child's Play?
Child's Play was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Child's Play?
The principal cast of Child's Play includes James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand, Charles White.
When was Child's Play released and how long is it?
Child's Play was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Child's Play make at the box office?
Child's Play grossed $44.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Child's Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child's Play was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Child's Play?
Child's Play holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).