Get to Know Your Rabbit
“Donald Beeman was a top executive with a $9,000 sports car, a penthouse, and a terrific blonde...Then he found happiness.”
Synopsis
A young businessman goes to a magic expert to learn hardness and skill with his cynical and greedy collaborators. He becomes a very good tap dancer, but will he be able to get free of his old boss?
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Get To Know Your Rabbit - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-01
Top Cast
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Tom Smothers
Donald Beeman
John Astin
Mr. Turnbull
Susanne Zenor
Paula
Samantha Jones
Susan
Allen Garfield
Vic
Katharine Ross
Terrific-Looking Girl
Orson Welles
Mr. Delasandro
Hope Summers
Mrs. Beeman
Timothy Carey
Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Collins
Mr. Reese
George Ives
Mr. Morris
Robert Ball
Mr. Weber
M. Emmet Walsh
Mr. Wendel
Bob Einstein
Police Officer
Charles Lane
Mr. Beeman
Art Lewis
Nightclub Manager
Rudy Germane
Magician (uncredited)
Dee Carroll
Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Crittenden
- Original Score
- Jack Elliott, Allyn Ferguson
- Original Title
- Get to Know Your Rabbit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Acrobatic Motion Works West, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian De Palma
Jordan Crittenden
Jack Elliott, Allyn Ferguson
John A. Alonzo
Peter Colbert, Frank J. Urioste
Steven Bernhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Brian De Palma
Director
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Peter Colbert
Editor
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Steven Bernhardt
Producer
Jordan Crittenden
Writer
Jack Elliott
Original Music Composer
Allyn Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Get to Know Your Rabbit
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What is Get to Know Your Rabbit about?
A young businessman goes to a magic expert to learn hardness and skill with his cynical and greedy collaborators. He becomes a very good tap dancer, but will he be able to get free of his old boss?
Who directed Get to Know Your Rabbit?
Get to Know Your Rabbit was directed by Brian De Palma.
Who stars in Get to Know Your Rabbit?
The principal cast of Get to Know Your Rabbit includes Tom Smothers, John Astin, Susanne Zenor, Samantha Jones, Allen Garfield.
When was Get to Know Your Rabbit released and how long is it?
Get to Know Your Rabbit was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Get to Know Your Rabbit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Get to Know Your Rabbit was composed by Jack Elliott, Allyn Ferguson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Get to Know Your Rabbit?
Get to Know Your Rabbit holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).