The King of Marvin Gardens(1972)
The King of Marvin Gardens Synopsis
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) is a drama film directed by Bob Rafelson, released on October 13, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn and Julia Anne Robinson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Rafelson
- Writers:
- Jacob Brackman, Bob Rafelson
- Producers:
- Bob Rafelson, Harold Schneider
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Production:
- BBS Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) Trailer
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The King of Marvin Gardens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Nicholson
as David Staebler
Bruce Dern
as Jason Staebler
Ellen Burstyn
as Sally
- Julia Anne Robinson
Julia Anne Robinson
as Jessica
Scatman Crothers
as Lewis
- Charles LaVine
Charles LaVine
as Grandfather
John P. Ryan
as Surtees
Sully Boyar
as Lebowitz
Josh Mostel
as Frank
- Arnold Williams
Arnold Williams
as Rosko
- William Pabst
William Pabst
as Bidlack
Garry Goodrow
as Nervous Man
Key crew
Directed by Bob Rafelson, written by Jacob Brackman and Bob Rafelson, produced by Bob Rafelson and Harold Schneider.
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The King of Marvin Gardens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 101 ratings.
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The King of Marvin Gardens – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King of Marvin Gardens online?
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The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The King of Marvin Gardens?
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The main cast of The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) includes Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson and Scatman Crothers. The film was directed by Bob Rafelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King of Marvin Gardens released?
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The King of Marvin Gardens was released on October 13, 1972 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The King of Marvin Gardens worth watching?
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The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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