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Release Date:
16 January 1956 (Brazil) morePlot:
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to finance a crap game. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(25 articles)
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the oldest established ... more (104 total)Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Marlon Brando | ... | Sky Masterson |
 | Jean Simmons | ... | Sergeant Sarah Brown |
 | Frank Sinatra | ... | Nathan Detroit |
 | Vivian Blaine | ... | Miss Adelaide |
| Robert Keith | ... | Lt. Brannigan |
| Stubby Kaye | ... | Nicely-Nicely Johnson |
| B.S. Pully | ... | Big Jule |
| Johnny Silver | ... | Benny Southstreet |
| Sheldon Leonard | ... | Harry the Horse |
| Danny Dayton | ... | Rusty Charlie (as Dan Dayton) |
| George E. Stone | ... | Society Max |
| Regis Toomey | ... | Arvide Abernathy |
| Kathryn Givney | ... | General Cartwright |
| Veda Ann Borg | ... | Laverne |
| Mary Alan Hokanson | ... | Agatha |
| Joe McTurk | ... | Angie the Ox |
| Kay E. Kuter | ... | Calvin (as Kay Kuter) |
| Stapleton Kent | ... | Mission Member |
| Renee Renor | ... | Cuban Singer |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Barbara Brent | ... | Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
| Jann Darlyn | ... | Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
| Madelyn Darrow | ... | Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
 | Pat Sheehan | ... | Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
| Larri Thomas | ... | Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
| Sandra Warner | ... | Twin Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
| Sonia Warner | ... | Twin Goldwyn Girl (as The Goldwyn Girls) |
| Jack Chefe | ... | Waiter at Mindy's (uncredited) |
| Sayre Dearing | ... | Tough (uncredited) |
| Larry Duran | ... | (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | ... | Spectator at 'Pet Me Poppa' Number (uncredited) |
| Adolph Faylauer | ... | Tourist with Camera (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | ... | Street Extra (uncredited) |
| Rubén de Fuentes | ... | Orchestra Leader (uncredited) |
| Tony Galento | ... | (uncredited) |
 | Joe Gray | ... | (uncredited) |
| Sam Harris | ... | Spectator at 'Pet Me Poppa' Number (uncredited) |
| Earle Hodgins | ... | Pitchman (uncredited) |
| John Indrisano | ... | Liverlips Louie (uncredited) |
| Donald Kerr | ... | Barber (uncredited) |
| June Kirby | ... | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) |
| Harold Miller | ... | Extra at Mindy's (uncredited) |
| Matt Murphy | ... | The Champ (uncredited) |
 | Jerry Orbach | ... | Barbershop customer (uncredited) |
| Jack Perry | ... | Gambler (uncredited) |
| Joe Ploski | ... | Barber (uncredited) |
| Frank Richards | ... | Man with Packages (uncredited) |
| Julian Rivero | ... | Cuban Waiter (uncredited) |
| Tony Rosa | ... | Man walking poodle (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | ... | Diner at Mindy's (uncredited) |
| Brick Sullivan | ... | Truck Driver on Street (uncredited) |
| Harry Tyler | ... | Max, waiter at Mindy's (uncredited) |
| Harry Wilson | ... | Singing Man in Barber Shop (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Joseph L. Mankiewicz | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Jo Swerling | (book for musical play "Guys and Dolls") and | |
| Abe Burrows | (book for musical play "Guys and Dolls") | |
| Damon Runyon | (story "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown") | |
| Joseph L. Mankiewicz | (written by) | |
| Ben Hecht | uncredited | |
Produced by | |||
| Samuel Goldwyn | .... | producer | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Harry Stradling Sr. | (as Harry Stradling) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Daniel Mandell | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Oliver Smith | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Joseph C. Wright | (as Joseph Wright) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Howard Bristol | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Irene Sharaff | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Annabell | .... | hair stylist | |
| Ben Lane | .... | makeup artist | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Arthur S. Black Jr. | .... | assistant director | |
| Gary Nelson | .... | second assistant director (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Roger Heman Sr. | .... | sound (as Roger Heman) | |
| Fred Lau | .... | sound | |
| Vinton Vernon | .... | sound | |
| Larry Gannon | .... | sound (uncredited) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Warren Newcombe | .... | special photographic effects | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Gjon Mili | .... | still photographer (uncredited) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Alvord Eiseman | .... | color consultant (as Alvord L. Eiseman) | |
Music Department | |||
| Jay Blackton | .... | conductor | |
| Jay Blackton | .... | music supervisor | |
| Alexander Courage | .... | orchestrator | |
| Michael Kidd | .... | dances and musical numbers staged by | |
| Skip Martin | .... | orchestrator | |
| Cyril J. Mockridge | .... | music adaptor: background music | |
| Nelson Riddle | .... | orchestrator | |
| Albert Sendrey | .... | orchestrator (as Al Sendrey) | |
Other crew | |||
| Cy Feuer | .... | producer: stage play | |
| Samuel Goldwyn | .... | presenter | |
| Ernest H. Martin | .... | producer: stage play | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1955) (USA) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1967) (USA) (TV) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- CBS/Fox (USA) (laserdisc)
- Hallmark Video (video)
- Image Entertainment (USA) (laserdisc)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (USA) (DVD)
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
150 min | 152 min (with overture and exit music)Country:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 moreCertification:
Brazil:Livre | West Germany:12 | Australia:G | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #17617) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Australia:PG (cable rating)Filming Locations:
Samuel Goldwyn/Warner Hollywood Studios - 1041 N. Formosa Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USAFun Stuff
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Marilyn Monroe wanted to play Adelaide, but director Joseph L. Mankiewicz didn't want to work with her again (she appeared briefly in All About Eve (1950)) and supposedly pretended he never got her phone messages. Betty Grable was in talks to play Adelaide but when she canceled on the director to be with her sick dog, she was dropped. Judy Holliday was also briefly considered for the role. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Sky Masterson's handwriting on the back of the Bible verse card changes between shots. moreQuotes:
Benny Southstreet: I've always been a bad guy, and a bad gambler. From now on, I would like to be a good guy, and a good gambler. I thank you. moreSoundtrack:
Exit Music moreFAQ
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Yes, its the one where the gamblers find a sort of redemption in their dolls after much singing and dancing and stuff. Maybe. This film seems to have lived alongside me for years - round exam time, through getting ditched, you name it. Sister Sarah and Sky and Nathan and Miss Adelaide and their chums were always there with those great Loesser melodies. Top of the tree is the Luck Be A Lady number which Brando puts across quite nicely, despite hardly being a singer. His great charm makes him a very good Sky. The scenes in Havana are hilarious and Vivian Blaine back at the club gives good value in her two big stage numbers. Looks like it belongs in a theatre, this film, but I bet you remember the tunes and huge chunks of the dialogue for a long time afterwards.