Original Cast Album: Company(1970)
Original Cast Album: Company Synopsis
In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist, his director Harold Prince, the show’s stars, and a large pit orchestra all went into a Manhattan recording studio as part of a time-honored Broadway tradition: the making of the original cast album. What ensued was a marathon session in which all involved pushed themselves to the limit.
Original Cast Album: Company (1970) is a documentary and music film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, released on October 28, 1970 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Elaine Stritch and Dean Jones. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Writers:
- Stephen Sondheim
- Producers:
- Chester Feldman, Peter Hansen, Christopher Dalrymple
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Leacock
- Production:
- Docurama
- Status:
- Released
Original Cast Album: Company (1970) Trailer
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Original Cast Album: Company Videos & Clips
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Original Cast Album: Company (1970)
Clip
Sondheim Re-Watches Elaine Stritch Battle “The Ladies Who Lunch”
Featurette
Original Cast Album: Company Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Sondheim
as Self
Hal Prince
as Self
Elaine Stritch
as Self / Joanne
Dean Jones
as Self / Bobby
Pamela Myers
as Self / Marta
Beth Howland
as Self / Amy
Barbara Barrie
as Self / Sarah
Charles Braswell
as Self / Larry
Susan Browning
as Self / April
George Coe
as Self / David
John Cunningham
as Self / Peter
- Steve Elmore
Steve Elmore
as Self / Paul
Key crew
Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, written by Stephen Sondheim, produced by Chester Feldman, Peter Hansen and Christopher Dalrymple.
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Original Cast Album: Company Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 21 ratings.
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Original Cast Album: Company – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Original Cast Album: Company online?
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Original Cast Album: Company (1970) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Original Cast Album: Company?
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The main cast of Original Cast Album: Company (1970) includes Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Elaine Stritch, Dean Jones and Pamela Myers. The film was directed by D. A. Pennebaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Original Cast Album: Company released?
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Original Cast Album: Company was released on October 28, 1970 and runs for 53m.
Is Original Cast Album: Company worth watching?
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Original Cast Album: Company (1970) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Original Cast Album: Company?
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