Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle(1967)
Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle Synopsis
In New York City, a relationship is threatened when a young man discovers he's caught syphilis from a tryst with a waitress named Ellie. This threatens his relationship with a new girl. Film critic Amy Taubin co-stars as the new girl who gets the bad news. The director is apparently the same man who edited Fritz Lang's The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.
Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle (1967) is a drama film directed by Lothar Wolff, released on September 25, 1967 with a runtime of 29m. It stars John Pleshette, Amy Taubin, Lynne Lipton and David Cummins. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lothar Wolff
- Writers:
- Edward Stewart, Robert Rickner
- Producers:
- Louis De Rochemont
- Production:
- Louis de Rochemont Associates, Bureau for Public Health Education
- Status:
- Released
Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle (1967) Trailer
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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Pleshette
as Bruce
Amy Taubin
as Laura
Lynne Lipton
as Ellie Barnes
- David Cummins
David Cummins
as Ben Miller
Key crew
Directed by Lothar Wolff, written by Edward Stewart and Robert Rickner, produced by Louis De Rochemont.
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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle?
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The main cast of Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle (1967) includes John Pleshette, Amy Taubin, Lynne Lipton and David Cummins. The film was directed by Lothar Wolff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle released?
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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle was released on September 25, 1967 and runs for 29m.
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Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle (1967) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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