The Joker is Wild
Seen it?1957 | 126 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Cotton Club, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Vidor
- 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