| 40 Pounds of Trouble | |
|---|---|
![]() Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Norman Jewison |
| Produced by | Stan Margulies |
| Written by |
Story: Damon Runyon Screenplay: Marion Hargrove |
| Starring |
Tony Curtis Suzanne Pleshette Larry Storch |
| Music by | Mort Lindsey |
| Cinematography | Joseph MacDonald |
| Editing by | Marjorie Fowler |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 31 December 1962 (USA) |
| Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country |
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| Language | English |
40 Pounds of Trouble is a 1962 film directed by Norman Jewison that marks his directorial debut. The film was shot on location at Disneyland and Lake Tahoe.[1] It is a retelling of Damon Runyon's story Little Miss Marker.[2]
Plot[]
Tony Curtis plays a casino manager who must take care of an 8 year old girl.
Principal cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tony Curtis | Steve McCluskey |
| Suzanne Pleshette | Chris Lockwood |
| Larry Storch | Floyd |
| Howard Morris | Julius |
| Edward Andrews | Herman |
| Stubby Kaye | Cranston |
| Warren Stevens | Swing |
Critical reception[]
Bosley Crowther of The New York Times sums up the film:
| “ | The trouble with 40 Pounds of Trouble is that it is just too hackneyed and dull.[2] | ” |
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