The Oscar (1966)

The Oscar
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Synopsis

A heartless actor scrambles to the top of show business’ sleazy summit in this drama. Frank Fane is a Hollywood leading man who is desperate to boost his career by winning an Academy Award, and he doesn’t care who he has to betray to achieve his goals — including his former best friend and PR man, Hymie Kelly, lonely acting coach Sophie Cantaro, slimy agent Kappy Kapstetter, and long-suffering girlfriend Kay Bergdahl. However, as Frank waits for his name to be called, certain that victory is in his grasp, fate has a little secret in store for him.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 4th, 1966 (Limited) by Embassy
Video Release: February 4th, 2020 by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: Not Rated Approved
Running Time: 119 minutes
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Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Lead Ensemble Members

Stephen Boyd   
Elke Sommer    Kay Bergdahl
Milton Berle    Kappy Kapstetter
Eleanor Parker    Sophie Cantaro
Joseph Cotten    Kenneth H. Regan
Jill St. John    Laurel Scott
Tony Bennett    Hymie Kelly

Supporting Cast

Edie Adams    Trina Yale
Ernest Borgnine    Barney Yale
Ed Begley    Grobard

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Russell Rouse    Director
Harlan Ellison    Screenwriter
Russell Rouse    Screenwriter
Clarence Greene    Screenwriter

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Synopsis

A heartless actor scrambles to the top of show business’ sleazy summit in this drama. Frank Fane is a Hollywood leading man who is desperate to boost his career by winning an Academy Award, and he doesn’t care who he has to betray to achieve his goals — including his former best friend and PR man, Hymie Kelly, lonely acting coach Sophie Cantaro, slimy agent Kappy Kapstetter, and long-suffering girlfriend Kay Bergdahl. However, as Frank waits for his name to be called, certain that victory is in his grasp, fate has a little secret in store for him.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 4th, 1966 (Limited) by Embassy
Video Release: February 4th, 2020 by Kino Lorber
MPAA Rating: Not Rated Approved
Running Time: 119 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Lead Ensemble Members

Stephen Boyd   
Elke Sommer    Kay Bergdahl
Milton Berle    Kappy Kapstetter
Eleanor Parker    Sophie Cantaro
Joseph Cotten    Kenneth H. Regan
Jill St. John    Laurel Scott
Tony Bennett    Hymie Kelly

Supporting Cast

Edie Adams    Trina Yale
Ernest Borgnine    Barney Yale
Ed Begley    Grobard

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Russell Rouse    Director
Harlan Ellison    Screenwriter
Russell Rouse    Screenwriter
Clarence Greene    Screenwriter

Home Market Releases for February 4th, 2020

February 5th, 2020

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

It is a slow week for truly great releases. Both Doctor Sleep and The Nightingale are worth picking up, but not Pick of the Week contenders. Last Christmas is also worth picking up, but only if you like Romantic Comedies with magical realism. As for the Pick of the Week, I’m going with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Season One, Part Two and if you really into Isekai Anime, grab Isekai Quartet: Season One as well. More...

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