The Oscar(1966)
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The Oscar Synopsis
An amoral lowlife accidentally stumbles into an acting career that sets him on a trajectory to Hollywood stardom. But everyone on whom he steps on the way to the top remembers when he is nominated for an Oscar and he runs a dirty campaign in an attempt to win.
The Oscar (1966) is a drama film directed by Russell Rouse, released on March 4, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Stephen Boyd, Elke Sommer, Milton Berle and Eleanor Parker. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Russell Rouse
- Writers:
- Richard Sale, Harlan Ellison, Russell Rouse
- Producers:
- Clarence Greene
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- Percy Faith
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Oscar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Boyd
as Frank Fane
Elke Sommer
as Kay Bergdahl
Milton Berle
as Kappy Kapstetter
Eleanor Parker
as Sophie Cantaro
Joseph Cotten
as Kenneth Regan
Tony Bennett
as Hymie Kelly
Jill St. John
as Laurel Scott
Ernest Borgnine
as Barney Yale
Edie Adams
as Trina Yale
Broderick Crawford
as Sheriff
Walter Brennan
as Quentin
Ed Begley
as Grosbard
Key crew
Directed by Russell Rouse, written by Richard Sale, Harlan Ellison and Russell Rouse, produced by Clarence Greene.
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The Oscar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Oscar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Oscar online?
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The Oscar (1966) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Oscar?
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The main cast of The Oscar (1966) includes Stephen Boyd, Elke Sommer, Milton Berle, Eleanor Parker and Joseph Cotten. The film was directed by Russell Rouse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Oscar released?
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The Oscar was released on March 4, 1966 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Oscar worth watching?
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The Oscar (1966) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.