The Honeymoon Machine
"Fits either sex... and makes nothing but laughter!"
Originally released in 1961. The Honeymoon Machine is a comedy film. directed by Richard Thorpe. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, and Jim Hutton
Synopsis
Lt. Fergie Howard teams up with Lt. Beau Gilliam and Navy scientist Jason Eldridge to turn a supercomputer with missile-tracking capabilities into a tool to predict where a roulette ball will land. They dock in Venice, Italy, and begin making a killing at the casino, but their shore-to-ship signals get misinterpreted as signs of attack by Adm. Fitch, putting a serious crimp in the officers' get-rich-quick scheme.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve McQueen
as Lt. Ferguson 'Fergie' Howard
Brigid Bazlen
as Julie Fitch
Jim Hutton
as Jason Eldridge
Paula Prentiss
as Pam Dunstan
Dean Jagger
as Admiral Fitch
Jack Weston
as Signalman Burford Taylor
Jack Mullaney
as Lt. Beauregard 'Beau' Gilliam
Marcel Hillaire
as Inspector of casino games
Ben Astar
as Russian consul
William Lanteau
as Tommy Dane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Euterpe Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Avon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Honeymoon Machine about?
Lt. Fergie Howard teams up with Lt. Beau Gilliam and Navy scientist Jason Eldridge to turn a supercomputer with missile-tracking capabilities into a tool to predict where a roulette ball will land....
Who directed The Honeymoon Machine?
The Honeymoon Machine was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is The Honeymoon Machine?
The Honeymoon Machine has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Honeymoon Machine released?
The Honeymoon Machine was released on August 16, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Honeymoon Machine?
The main cast of The Honeymoon Machine includes Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Dean Jagger.