Hammersmith Is Out
“HAMMERSMITH, master criminal and nut, is out. Watch Out!”
Synopsis
The Faust legend retold (loosely) and applied to a mentally disturbed patient in a hospital run by a doctor of dubious sanity himself. The patient offers the innocent orderly vast riches if he'll help him escape.
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Jimmie Jean Jackson
Richard Burton
Hammersmith
Peter Ustinov
Doctor
Beau Bridges
Billy Breedlove
Leon Ames
General Sam Pembroke
Leon Askin
Dr. Krodt
George Raft
Guido Scartucci
John Schuck
Henry Joe
Marjorie Eaton
Princess
Lisa Jak
Kiddo
Linda Gaye Scott
Miss Quim
Mel Berger
Fat Man
Anthony Holland
Oldham
Brook Williams
Pete Rutter
Carl Don
Cleopatra
Joe Espinoza
Duke
Neola Graef
Topless Shoeshine Girl (uncredited)
Bob Harks
Make-Up Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Ustinov
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanford Whitmore
- Original Score
- Dominic Frontiere
- Original Title
- Hammersmith Is Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Ustinov
Stanford Whitmore
Dominic Frontiere
Richard H. Kline
David E. Blewitt
Alex Lucas, J. Cornelius Crean
Department Leadership Roster
Stanford Whitmore
Writer
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Alex Lucas
Producer
Peter Ustinov
Director
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
David E. Blewitt
Editor
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 Hammersmith Is Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hammersmith Is Out about?
The Faust legend retold (loosely) and applied to a mentally disturbed patient in a hospital run by a doctor of dubious sanity himself. The patient offers the innocent orderly vast riches if he'll help him escape.
Who directed Hammersmith Is Out?
Hammersmith Is Out was directed by Peter Ustinov.
Who stars in Hammersmith Is Out?
The principal cast of Hammersmith Is Out includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Peter Ustinov, Beau Bridges, Leon Ames.
When was Hammersmith Is Out released and how long is it?
Hammersmith Is Out was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Hammersmith Is Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hammersmith Is Out was composed by Dominic Frontiere.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hammersmith Is Out?
Hammersmith Is Out holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).