Harper
"Harper takes a case - and the payoff is murder."
Originally released in 1966. Harper is a mystery/crime film. directed by Jack Smight. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, and Julie Harris
Synopsis
Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (180 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Newman
as Lew Harper
Lauren Bacall
as Elaine Sampson
Julie Harris
as Betty Fraley
Arthur Hill
as Albert Graves
Janet Leigh
as Susan Harper
Pamela Tiffin
as Miranda Sampson
Robert Wagner
as Allan Taggert
Robert Webber
as Dwight Troy
Shelley Winters
as Fay Estabrook
Harold Gould
as Sheriff Spanner
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Gershwin-Kastner
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper about?
Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory chara...
Who directed Harper?
Harper was directed by Jack Smight.
How long is Harper?
Harper has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Harper released?
Harper was released on February 22, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harper?
The main cast of Harper includes Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill, Janet Leigh.
Is Harper worth watching?
Harper has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 180 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.