

The Joker is Wild
1957-09-26 · 126 min · ★ 8.1
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
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Production details
- Directors
- Charles Vidor
- Production companies
- AMBL Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,400,000
- Revenue
- USD 3,000,000
Top Cast
Frank SinatraJoe E. Lewis
Mitzi GaynorMartha Stewart
Jeanne CrainLetty Page
Eddie AlbertAustin Mack
Beverly GarlandCassie Mack
Jackie CooganSwifty Morgan
Barry KelleyHugh McCarthy
Ted de CorsiaGeorgie Parker
Leonard GravesTim Coogan
Valerie AllenChorine
Sophie TuckerSophie Tucker (uncredited)
Eric AldenDoorman at Copacabana (uncredited)
Jerry AntesVegas Speciality Dancer (uncredited)
Bill BaldwinRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Bobby BarberWaiter (uncredited)
Don BeddoeHeckler at Copacabana (uncredited)
Russ BenderMan in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
John BensonHood (uncredited)
Billie BirdTicket Seller / Cashier (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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