The Balcony(1963)
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The Balcony Synopsis
The Madam of a brothel satisfies the erotic fantasies of her customers, while a revolution is sweeping the nation.
The Balcony (1963) is a drama, comedy and fantasy film directed by Joseph Strick, released on March 21, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Shelley Winters, Peter Falk, Lee Grant and Peter Brocco. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Strick
- Writers:
- Bernard Frechtman, Jean Genet, Ben Maddow
- Producers:
- Ben Maddow, Joseph Strick
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Production:
- Allen-Hodgdon Productions, City Film, Walter Reade-Sterling
- Budget:
- $165,000
- Status:
- Released
The Balcony (1963) Trailer
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The Balcony Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shelley Winters
as Madame Irma
Peter Falk
as Police Chief
Lee Grant
as Carmen
Peter Brocco
as Judge
Joyce Jameson
as Penitent
Jeff Corey
as Bishop
- Arnette Jens
Arnette Jens
as Horse
Ruby Dee
as Thief
Leonard Nimoy
as Roger
Kent Smith
as General
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Strick, written by Bernard Frechtman, Jean Genet and Ben Maddow, produced by Ben Maddow and Joseph Strick.
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The Balcony Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Balcony – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Balcony?
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The main cast of The Balcony (1963) includes Shelley Winters, Peter Falk, Lee Grant, Peter Brocco and Joyce Jameson. The film was directed by Joseph Strick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Balcony released?
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The Balcony was released on March 21, 1963 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Balcony worth watching?
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The Balcony (1963) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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