The Party (1968)

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99 min - Comedy - 4 April 1968 (USA)

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A clerical mistake results in a bumbling film extra being invited to an exclusive Hollywood party instead of being fired.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Peter Sellers	...	Hrundi V. Bakshi
	Claudine Longet	...	Michele Monet
	Natalia Borisova	...	Ballerina
	Jean Carson	...	Nanny
	Marge Champion	...	Rosalind Dunphy
	Al Checco	...	Bernard Stein
	Corinne Cole	...	Janice Kane
	Dick Crockett	...	Wells
	Frances Davis	...	Maid
	Danielle De Metz	...	Stella D'Angelo (as Danielle de Metz)
	Herbert Ellis	...	Director (as Herb Ellis)
	Paul Ferrara	...	Ronnie Smith
	Steve Franken	...	Levinson
	Kathe Green	...	Molly Clutterbuck
	Allen Jung	...	Cook

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Storyline

An Indian actor makes a huge mistake during the filming of a costume epic. When the 'Fire this guy' list gets confused with the studio head's guest list for a party, he appears there and everyone assumes he must belong. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>

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If you've ever been to a wilder party... you're under arrest.

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Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian (only a few words) | Russian | French | Chinese

Release Date:

4 April 1968 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

La fiesta inolvidable See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

SEK 4,388,000 (Sweden)

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Mirisch Corporation, The, Mirisch-Geoffrey Productions See more »

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Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Color

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2.35 : 1

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Trivia

The unusual red sculpture on the wall behind the dining room table is a Mexican "árbol de la vida" (tree of life). They are still manufactured today. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Bakshi lifts the lid on the toilet cistern, it is full of water. If it was continuously flushing, it should be empty. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Director: All right, cut it! Cut it!
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References Free and Easy (1930) See more »

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"It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)"
(1964) (uncredited)
Music by Henry Mancini See more »

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