The Grasshopper
Seen it?1970 | 98 min | Romance, 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
- Right up the alley of romantics and anyone who loves a strong drama. A good pick for a cozy night in. Same wavelength as Leaving Las Vegas.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
A British Columbia teenager dreams of show business but winds up as a call girl in Las Vegas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerry Paris
- Jacqueline BissetChristine Adams
- Jim BrownTommy Marcott
- Joseph CottenRichard Morgan
- Corbett MonicaDanny Raymond
- Christopher StoneJay Rigney
- Ramon BieriRoosevelt Dekker
- Ed FlandersJack Benton
- William CallawayElroy
- Roger GarrettBuck Brown
- Therese BaldwinGigi