The Caddy
Seen it?1953 | 95 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved This Is Spinal Tap, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Although the son of a skilled golfer and an outstanding player in his own right, Harvey Miller is too nervous to play in front of a gallery, so he acts as coach and caddy for Joe Anthony, his girlfriend's brother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Taurog
- Jerry LewisHarvey Miller
- Dean MartinJoe Anthony
- Donna ReedKathy Taylor
- Barbara BatesLisa Anthony
- Joseph CalleiaPapa Anthony
- Fred ClarkMr. Baxter
- Clinton SundbergCharles the Butler
- Howard SmithGolf Official
- Marshall ThompsonBruce Reeber
- Marjorie GatesonMrs. Grace Taylor