The Group
Synopsis
It's 1933, and eight young women are friends and members of the upper-class group at a private girl's school, about to graduate and start their own lives. The film documents the years between their graduation and the beginning of the World War in Europe, and shows, in a serialized style, their romances and marriages, their searches for careers or meaning in their lives, their highs and their lows.
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The Group (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-25
Top Cast
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Candice Bergen
Lakey
Joan Hackett
Dottie
Elizabeth Hartman
Priss
Shirley Knight
Polly
Joanna Pettet
Kay
Mary-Robin Redd
Pokey
Jessica Walter
Libby
Kathleen Widdoes
Helena
James Broderick
Dr. Ridgeley
James Congdon
Sloan Crockett
Larry Hagman
Harald Peterson
Hal Holbrook
Gus Leroy
Richard Mulligan
Dick Brown
Robert Emhardt
Mr. Andrews
Carrie Nye
Norine
Philippa Bevans
Mrs. Hartshorn
Leta Bonynge
Mrs. Prothero
Marion Brash
Radio Man's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- The Group
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Famartists Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Buchman, Mary McCarthy
Charles Gross
Boris Kaufman
Ralph Rosenblum
Charles K. Feldman, Sidney Buchman
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
Sidney Buchman
Producer
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Group
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What is The Group about?
It's 1933, and eight young women are friends and members of the upper-class group at a private girl's school, about to graduate and start their own lives. The film documents the years between their graduation and the beginning of the World War in Europe, and shows, in a serialized style, their romances and marriages, their searches for careers or meaning in their lives, their highs and their lows.
Who directed The Group?
The Group was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Group?
The principal cast of The Group includes Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Shirley Knight, Joanna Pettet.
When was The Group released and how long is it?
The Group was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Group?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Group was composed by Charles Gross.
Is The Group based on a book or true story?
The Group is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary McCarthy".