Child's Play(1972)
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Child's Play Synopsis
At an exclusive boys' school, a new gym teacher is drawn into a feud between two older instructors, and he discovers that everything at the school is not quite as staid, tranquil and harmless as it seems.
Child's Play (1972) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on December 12, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges and Ron Weyand. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Robert Marasco, Leon Prochnik
- Producers:
- David Merrick
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $44,196,343
- Status:
- Released
Child's Play (1972) Trailer
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Child's Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Mason
as Jerome Malley
Robert Preston
as Joseph Dobbs
Beau Bridges
as Paul Reis
Ron Weyand
as Father Mozian
Charles White
as Father Griffin
David Rounds
as Father Penny
Kate Harrington
as Mrs. Carter
- Jamie Alexander
Jamie Alexander
as Sheppard
- Brian Chapin
Brian Chapin
as O'Donnell
- Bryant Fraser
Bryant Fraser
as Jennings
- Mark Hall Haefeli
Mark Hall Haefeli
as Wilson
- Tom Leopold
Tom Leopold
as Shea
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Robert Marasco and Leon Prochnik, produced by David Merrick.
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Child's Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 55 ratings.
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Child's Play – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Child's Play online?
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Child's Play (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Child's Play?
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The main cast of Child's Play (1972) includes James Mason, Robert Preston, Beau Bridges, Ron Weyand and Charles White. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Child's Play released?
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Child's Play was released on December 12, 1972 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Child's Play worth watching?
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Child's Play (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Child's Play?
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Yes. The official Child's Play trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.