The Lottery(1969)
The Lottery Synopsis
Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.
The Lottery (1969) is a horror and mystery film directed by Larry Yust, released on January 2, 1969 with a runtime of 19m. It stars Olive Dunbar, William Benedict, William Fawcett and Joe Haworth. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Yust
- Writers:
- Shirley Jackson, Shirley Jackson, Larry Yust
- Producers:
- Larry Yust
- Cinematographer:
- Isidore Mankofsky
- Production:
- Encyclopædia Britannica Films
- Status:
- Released
The Lottery Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Olive Dunbar
Olive Dunbar
as Tessie Hutchinson
William Benedict
as Joe Summers
William Fawcett
as Old Man Warner
- Joe Haworth
Joe Haworth
as Bill Hutchinson
Ed Begley Jr.
as Jack Watson
Jim Boles
- Donna Bowen
Donna Bowen
- Blanche Bronte
Blanche Bronte
as Mrs. Delacroix
- Alan Brown
Alan Brown
as Mr. Delacroix
Nancy Hale
as Mrs. Adams
- Susan Healy
Susan Healy
- Gavin Jones
Gavin Jones
Key crew
Directed by Larry Yust, written by Shirley Jackson, Shirley Jackson and Larry Yust, produced by Larry Yust.
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The Lottery Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Lottery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lottery online?
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Who stars in The Lottery?
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The main cast of The Lottery (1969) includes Olive Dunbar, William Benedict, William Fawcett, Joe Haworth and Ed Begley Jr.. The film was directed by Larry Yust. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lottery released?
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The Lottery was released on January 2, 1969 and runs for 19m.
Is The Lottery worth watching?
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The Lottery (1969) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.