The Prime Time
“This Is The Time Of The Violent Plunge Into Adulthood... The Prime Time ... of Youth, Life and Love!”
Synopsis
A bored young girl looking for excitement gets involved with nude modeling, drugs and a rock band.
Top Cast
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Jo Ann LeCompte
Jean Norton
Frank Roche
Mack McKeen
Ray Gronwold
The Beard
James Brooks
Tony Jackson
Maria Pavelle
Gloria
Karen Black
Betty
Robert Major
Shorty
Ron Siden
Ray
Bettina Brandt
Sally
Betty Senter
Ruthie
Penny Kunard
Photographer
Joe Greco
Detective
Herbert Graham
Luigi
Andrew Lindhoff
Bartender
Eileen Lindhoff
Jean's Mother
Chris O'Brien
Jean's Father
D.J. Lehto
Tony's Father
Dennis Kennedy
Dennis
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Weisenborn
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Abel
- Original Score
- Martin Rubinstein
- Original Title
- The Prime Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Weisenborn
Robert Abel
Martin Rubinstein
Andrew M. Costikyan
Irwin Joseph, Herschell Gordon Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Weisenborn
Director
Robert Abel
Writer
Andrew M. Costikyan
Director of Photography
Irwin Joseph
Producer
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prime Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prime Time about?
A bored young girl looking for excitement gets involved with nude modeling, drugs and a rock band.
Who directed The Prime Time?
The Prime Time was directed by Gordon Weisenborn.
Who stars in The Prime Time?
The principal cast of The Prime Time includes Jo Ann LeCompte, Frank Roche, Ray Gronwold, James Brooks, Maria Pavelle.
When was The Prime Time released and how long is it?
The Prime Time was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prime Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prime Time was composed by Martin Rubinstein.