Harvey
"The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!"
Originally released in 1950. Harvey is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Henry Koster.
Starring James Stewart, Josephine Hull, and Peggy Dow
Synopsis
The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (663 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as Elwood P. Dowd
Josephine Hull
as Veta Louise Simmons
Peggy Dow
as Miss Kelly
Charles Drake
as Dr. Sanderson
Cecil Kellaway
as Dr. Chumley
Victoria Horne
as Myrtle Mae Simmons
Jesse White
as Wilson
William H. Lynn
as Judge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
Wallace Ford
as The Taxi Driver
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Hazel Chumley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey about?
The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister t...
Who directed Harvey?
Harvey was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is Harvey?
Harvey has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Harvey released?
Harvey was released on December 4, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Harvey?
The main cast of Harvey includes James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, Charles Drake, Cecil Kellaway.
Is Harvey worth watching?
Harvey has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 663 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.