The Patsy
"Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom..."
Originally released in 1964. The Patsy is a comedy film. directed by Jerry Lewis.
Starring Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, and Everett Sloane
Synopsis
Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance man as the team grooms him to become a star. But as the date of a high-stakes appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show grows near, they begin to fear that the only astonishing thing about Stanley is his utter lack of talent.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (56 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Patti Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Patsy about?
Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance man as the team grooms him to become a s...
Who directed The Patsy?
The Patsy was directed by Jerry Lewis.
How long is The Patsy?
The Patsy has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Patsy released?
The Patsy was released on June 24, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Patsy?
The main cast of The Patsy includes Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn.