The Sex Symbol
Seen it?1974 | 74 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Richard Jewell or The Pursuit of Happyness, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
A thinly-disguised version of the life of Marilyn Monroe, detailing her ups and downs in life and how her erratic behavior contributed to her deteriorating career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Lowell Rich
- Connie StevensKelly Williams / Emmaline Kelly
- Shelley WintersAgatha Murphy
- Jack CarterManny Fox
- William CastleJack P. Harper
- Don MurraySen. Grant O'Neal
- James OlsonCalvin Bernard
- Nehemiah PersoffNick Fortis
- Madlyn RhueJoy Hudson
- Milton SelzerPhil Bamberger
- Tony YoungRick Roman