What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?(1963)
What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Synopsis
A writer named Algernon becomes obsessed with a picture of a boat on his wall, an fixation that soon consumes his thoughts and daily life. He tries to recover through therapy and marriage, but his compulsions return—drawing him deeper into the image until he vanishes within it.
What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1963) is a comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on June 1, 1963 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Zeph Michelis, Mimi Stark, Fred Sica and Sarah Braveman. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers:
- Martin Scorsese
- Cinematographer:
- James Newman
- Composer:
- Richard H. Coll
- Production:
- Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
- Status:
- Released
What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zeph Michelis
as Algernon (Harry)
Mimi Stark
as Wife
Fred Sica
as Friend
Sarah Braveman
as Therapist
Robert Uricola
as Singer
Key crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Martin Scorsese.
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What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 80 ratings.
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What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? online?
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What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This??
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The main cast of What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1963) includes Zeph Michelis, Mimi Stark, Fred Sica, Sarah Braveman and Robert Uricola. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? released?
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What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? was released on June 1, 1963 and runs for 10m.
Is What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? worth watching?
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What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1963) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.