The Music Man(1962)
The story of that man and his 76 trombones, and the wonderful, wonderful tune he played on every heart in town!
The Music Man Synopsis
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
The Music Man (1962) is a comedy, family, music and romance film directed by Morton DaCosta, released on June 19, 1962 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett and Ron Howard. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 200 ratings.
- Director:
- Morton DaCosta
- Writers:
- Meredith Willson, Franklin Lacey, Marion Hargrove
- Producers:
- Morton DaCosta
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Meredith Willson
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,240,000
- Revenue:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Music Man (1962) Trailer
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The Music Man Videos & Clips
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The Music Man Official Trailer (1962)
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Ya Got Trouble! - Movie Clip
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Harold Hill Sings "Seventy-Six Trombones" in THE MUSIC MAN (1962) | TCM
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The Music Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Preston
as Harold Hill
Shirley Jones
as Marian Paroo
Buddy Hackett
as Marcellus Washburn
Ron Howard
as Winthrop Paroo
Hermione Gingold
as Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn
Paul Ford
as Mayor George Shinn
Pert Kelton
as Mrs. Paroo
Timmy Everett
as Tommy Djilas
Susan Luckey
as Zaneeta Shinn
- Peggy Mondo
Peggy Mondo
as Ethel
Harry Hickox
as Charlie Cowell
Jesslyn Fax
as Avis Grubb
Key crew
Directed by Morton DaCosta, written by Meredith Willson, Franklin Lacey and Marion Hargrove, produced by Morton DaCosta.
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The Music Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 200 ratings.
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The Music Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Music Man online?
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The Music Man (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Music Man?
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The main cast of The Music Man (1962) includes Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Ron Howard and Hermione Gingold. The film was directed by Morton DaCosta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Music Man released?
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The Music Man was released on June 19, 1962 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is The Music Man worth watching?
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The Music Man (1962) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 200 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Music Man?
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Yes. The official The Music Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.