Critic's Choice(1963)
Everybody's 'choice' for a great big wonderful time!
Critic's Choice Synopsis
Parker Ballantine is a New York theater critic and his wife writes a play that may or may not be very good. Now Parker must either get out of reviewing the play or cause the breakup of his marriage.
Critic's Choice (1963) is a comedy and romance film directed by Don Weis, released on February 24, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Maxwell and Rip Torn. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Weis
- Writers:
- Jack Sher, Ira Levin
- Producers:
- Frank P. Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Critic's Choice (1963) Trailer
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Critic's Choice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Parker Ballantine
Lucille Ball
as Angela Ballantine
Marilyn Maxwell
as Ivy London
Rip Torn
as Dion Kapakos
Jessie Royce Landis
as Charlotte Orr
John Dehner
as S.P. Champlain
Jim Backus
as William Von Hagedorn
Ricky Kelman
as John Ballantine
Dorothy Green
as Margaret Champlain
Marie Windsor
as Sally Orr
Joseph Gallison
as Phil Yardley
Joan Shawlee
as Marge Orr
Key crew
Directed by Don Weis, written by Jack Sher and Ira Levin, produced by Frank P. Rosenberg.
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Critic's Choice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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Critic's Choice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Critic's Choice online?
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Critic's Choice (1963) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Critic's Choice?
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The main cast of Critic's Choice (1963) includes Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Maxwell, Rip Torn and Jessie Royce Landis. The film was directed by Don Weis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Critic's Choice released?
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Critic's Choice was released on February 24, 1963 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Critic's Choice worth watching?
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Critic's Choice (1963) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Critic's Choice?
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