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The Adding Machine (1969)

M | | Comedy | 23 September 1969 (USA)
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An accountant whose job is about to be taken over by a computer starts to re-examine his life and his priorities.

Director:

Jerome Epstein

Writers:

Elmer Rice (play), Jerome Epstein (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Milo O'Shea, Phyllis Diller, Billie Whitelaw | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Milo O'Shea ... Mr. Zero
Phyllis Diller ... Mrs. Zero
Billie Whitelaw ... Daisy Devore
Sydney Chaplin ... Lieutenant Charles
Julian Glover ... Shrdlu
Raymond Huntley ... Smithers
Phil Brown ... Don
Paddie O'Neil Paddie O'Neil ... Mabel
Libby Morris Libby Morris ... Ethel
Hugh McDermott ... Harry
Bill Nagy ... Lawyer
Carol Cleveland ... Judy
Bruce Boa ... Detective
Kenny Damon Kenny Damon ... Joe
John Brandon John Brandon ... First cell jailer
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An accountant whose job is about to be taken over by a computer starts to re-examine his life and his priorities.

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accountant | adding machine | employment | afterlife | electric chair | See All (8) »

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The motion picture that adds up to an excursion into the absurd.

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Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 1969 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Bay Sifir See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Associated London Films,Universal Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1
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Patricia Phoenix was on the shortlist for Mrs Zero. See more »

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Soundtracks

Peanuts and Popcorn
(uncredited)
Music by Frank Talley
Published by Boosey & Hawkes
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