St. Benny the Dip
"The most hilarious mixture of Love, Laughter and Larceny you've ever seen on the screen!"
Originally released in 1951. St. Benny the Dip is a comedy/crime film. directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dick Haymes, Nina Foch, and Roland Young
Synopsis
A gang of con artists disguise themselves as clerics in order to pull off a job, but soon find that even pretending to be religious people is having an effect on them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Haymes
as Benny
Nina Foch
as Linda Kovacs
Roland Young
as Matthew
Lionel Stander
as Monk Williams
Freddie Bartholomew
as Reverend Wilbur
Oskar Karlweis
as Mr. Kovacs
William A. Lee
as Police Sergeant Monahan
Dick Gordon
as Reverend Miles
Jean Castro
as Mrs. Mary Williams
Eddie Wells
as Patrolman McAvoy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Benny the Dip about?
A gang of con artists disguise themselves as clerics in order to pull off a job, but soon find that even pretending to be religious people is having an effect on them.
Who directed St. Benny the Dip?
St. Benny the Dip was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
How long is St. Benny the Dip?
St. Benny the Dip has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was St. Benny the Dip released?
St. Benny the Dip was released on August 24, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in St. Benny the Dip?
The main cast of St. Benny the Dip includes Dick Haymes, Nina Foch, Roland Young, Lionel Stander, Freddie Bartholomew.