Picnic
"Unsurpassed! Unforgettable!"
Originally released in 1955. Picnic is a drama/romance film. directed by Joshua Logan.
Starring William Holden, Kim Novak, and Rosalind Russell
Synopsis
Labor Day in a small Kansas farm town. Hal, a burly and resolute drifter, jumps off a dusty freight train car with the purpose of visiting Alan, a former college classmate and son of the richest man in town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (106 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$9M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Holden
as Hal Carter
Kim Novak
as Madge Owens
Rosalind Russell
as Rosemary - The School Teacher
Betty Field
as Flo Owens
Susan Strasberg
as Millie Owens
Cliff Robertson
as Alan Benson
Arthur O'Connell
as Howard Bevans
Verna Felton
as Helen Potts
Reta Shaw
as Irma Henderson
Nick Adams
as 'Bomber'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picnic about?
Labor Day in a small Kansas farm town. Hal, a burly and resolute drifter, jumps off a dusty freight train car with the purpose of visiting Alan, a former college classmate and son of the richest ma...
Who directed Picnic?
Picnic was directed by Joshua Logan.
How long is Picnic?
Picnic has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Picnic released?
Picnic was released on November 18, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Picnic?
The main cast of Picnic includes William Holden, Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg.
Is Picnic worth watching?
Picnic has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 106 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.