Up the Sandbox(1972)
What's Barbra up to? Up the marriage trap. Up the revolution. Up the Zambesi River. And up to something surprisingly wonderful.
Up the Sandbox Synopsis
Bored with day-to-day life in New York City and neglected by her husband, a young wife and mother slips into increasingly outrageous fantasies: her mother breaking into the apartment, an explorer's demonstration of tribal fertility music at a party causing strange transformations, and joining terrorists to plant explosives in the Statue of Liberty.
Up the Sandbox (1972) is a comedy and drama film directed by Irvin Kershner, released on December 21, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Barbra Streisand, David Selby, Ariane Heller and Terry Smith. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Irvin Kershner
- Writers:
- Paul Zindel, Anne Richardson Roiphe
- Producers:
- Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Willis
- Production:
- First Artists, Barwood Films, National General Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,926,000
- Revenue:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Up the Sandbox (1972) Trailer
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Up the Sandbox Videos & Clips
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Up the Sandbox - Trailer
Trailer
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Up the Sandbox Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbra Streisand
as Margaret Reynolds
David Selby
as Paul Reynolds
- Ariane Heller
Ariane Heller
as Elizabeth Reynolds
- Terry Smith
Terry Smith
as Peter
- Gary Smith
Gary Smith
as Peter
Jane Hoffman
as Mrs. Koerner
- John C. Becher
John C. Becher
as Mr. Koerner
Jacobo Morales
as Fidel Castro
Paul Benedict
as Dr. Beineke
George S. Irving
as Dr. Keglin
- Pearl Shear
Pearl Shear
as Aunt Till
Carl Gottlieb
as Vinnie
Key crew
Directed by Irvin Kershner, written by Paul Zindel and Anne Richardson Roiphe, produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler.
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Up the Sandbox Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 24 ratings.
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Up the Sandbox – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Up the Sandbox online?
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Up the Sandbox (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Up the Sandbox?
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The main cast of Up the Sandbox (1972) includes Barbra Streisand, David Selby, Ariane Heller, Terry Smith and Gary Smith. The film was directed by Irvin Kershner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Up the Sandbox released?
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Up the Sandbox was released on December 21, 1972 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Up the Sandbox worth watching?
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Up the Sandbox (1972) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Up the Sandbox?
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