Mame(1974)
She'll coax the blues right out of your heart!
Mame Synopsis
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death."
Mame (1974) is a comedy film directed by Gene Saks, released on March 7, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston and Bruce Davison. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Saks
- Writers:
- Jerome Lawrence, Paul Zindel, Robert Edwin Lee
- Producers:
- Robert Fryer, James Cresson
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Jerry Herman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Mame (1974) Trailer
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Mame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucille Ball
as Mame
Bea Arthur
as Vera
Robert Preston
as Beauregard
Bruce Davison
as Older Patrick
Kirby Furlong
as Young Patrick
Jane Connell
as Agnes Gooch
George Chiang
as Ito
Joyce Van Patten
as Sally Cato
- Doria Cook-Nelson
Doria Cook-Nelson
as Gloria Upson
Don Porter
as Mr. Upson
Audrey Christie
as Mrs. Upson
John McGiver
as Mr. Babcock
Key crew
Directed by Gene Saks, written by Jerome Lawrence, Paul Zindel and Robert Edwin Lee, produced by Robert Fryer and James Cresson.
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Mame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 33 ratings.
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Mame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mame online?
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Mame (1974) 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 Mame?
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The main cast of Mame (1974) includes Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur, Robert Preston, Bruce Davison and Kirby Furlong. The film was directed by Gene Saks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mame released?
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Mame was released on March 7, 1974 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Mame worth watching?
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Mame (1974) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mame?
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Yes. The official Mame trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.