Soak the Rich
Originally released in 1936. Soak the Rich is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ben Hecht. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Connolly, John Howard, and Mary Taylor
Synopsis
Tycoon Humphrey Craig is fearful that a "soak the rich" bill will pass in the United States Senate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Walter Connolly
as Humphrey Craig
John Howard
as Kenneth 'Buzz' Jones
Mary Taylor
as Belinda 'Bindy' Craig
Lionel Stander
as Muglia
Ilka Chase
as Mabel Craig
Alice Duer Miller
as Miss Beasley
Francis Compton
as Craig's Adviser Tulio
Edwin Phillips
as Lockwood
Robert Wallsten
as Tommy Hutchins
Edward Garvey
as Dean A. S. Phillpotts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hecht-MacArthur Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soak the Rich about?
Tycoon Humphrey Craig is fearful that a "soak the rich" bill will pass in the United States Senate.
Who directed Soak the Rich?
Soak the Rich was directed by Ben Hecht.
How long is Soak the Rich?
Soak the Rich has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Soak the Rich released?
Soak the Rich was released on January 17, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soak the Rich?
The main cast of Soak the Rich includes Walter Connolly, John Howard, Mary Taylor, Lionel Stander, Ilka Chase.