Harper(1966)
Harper takes a case - and the payoff is murder.
Harper Synopsis
Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.
Harper (1966) is a mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Jack Smight, released on February 22, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris and Arthur Hill. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 199 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Smight
- Writers:
- William Goldman, Ross Macdonald
- Producers:
- Jerry Gershwin, Elliott Kastner
- Cinematographer:
- Conrad Hall
- Composer:
- Johnny Mandel
- Production:
- Gershwin-Kastner, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Revenue:
- $12,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Harper (1966) Trailer
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Harper Videos & Clips
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Harper - Original Theatrical Trailer
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HARPER Original Trailer [1966] Remastered in 4K
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Harper (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Harper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Lew Harper
Lauren Bacall
as Elaine Sampson
Julie Harris
as Betty Fraley
Arthur Hill
as Albert Graves
Janet Leigh
as Susan Harper
Pamela Tiffin
as Miranda Sampson
Robert Wagner
as Allan Taggert
Robert Webber
as Dwight Troy
Shelley Winters
as Fay Estabrook
Harold Gould
as Sheriff Spanner
Roy Jenson
as Puddler
Strother Martin
as Claude
Key crew
Directed by Jack Smight, written by William Goldman and Ross Macdonald, produced by Jerry Gershwin and Elliott Kastner.
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Harper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 199 ratings.
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Harper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Harper online?
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Harper (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Harper?
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The main cast of Harper (1966) includes Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill and Janet Leigh. The film was directed by Jack Smight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Harper released?
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Harper was released on February 22, 1966 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Harper worth watching?
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Harper (1966) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 199 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Harper?
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Yes. The official Harper trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.