Matilda(1978)
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Matilda Synopsis
A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time.
Matilda (1978) is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Daniel Mann, released on June 22, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Elliott Gould, Clive Revill, Harry Guardino and Roy Clark. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Mann
- Writers:
- Timothy Galfas, Albert S. Ruddy, Paul Gallico
- Producers:
- Albert S. Ruddy
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Woolf
- Composer:
- Jerrold Immel
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Matilda (1978) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Matilda before you stream it.
Matilda Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elliott Gould
as Bernie Bonnelli
Clive Revill
as Billy Baker
Harry Guardino
as Uncle Nono
Roy Clark
as Wild Bill Wildman
Karen Carlson
as Kathleen Smith
Art Metrano
as Gordon Baum
Lionel Stander
as Pinky Schwab
Roberta Collins
as Tanya Six
Larry Pennell
as Lee Dockerty
Gary Morgan
as Matilda
Robert Mitchum
as Duke Parkhurst
Lenny Montana
as Hood #1
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Mann, written by Timothy Galfas, Albert S. Ruddy and Paul Gallico, produced by Albert S. Ruddy.
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Matilda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Matilda – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Matilda online?
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Matilda (1978) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Matilda?
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The main cast of Matilda (1978) includes Elliott Gould, Clive Revill, Harry Guardino, Roy Clark and Karen Carlson. The film was directed by Daniel Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Matilda released?
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Matilda was released on June 22, 1978 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Matilda worth watching?
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Matilda (1978) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Matilda?
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Yes. The official Matilda trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.