3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964): Cast & Plot
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt is a 1964 comedy starring Tommy Noonan as Tom, Charles Irving and Mamie Van Doren. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
English What Is 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt About?
The premise of 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An out‑of‑work method actor is hired by a frugal male model, an ecdysiast and a car salesman sharing a flat. They ask him to listen to their woes and accompany them to a psychiatrist for counseling; the doctor is intrigued by their split personalities, producers eager for film rights, while the actor fights to keep his act—and his sanity—intact.
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3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt Cast & Characters
Tommy Noonan leads the cast as Tom, with Charles Irving as R.L. Katz and Mamie Van Doren as Saxie Symbol.
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Tommy Noonan as Tom - Charles Irving as R.L. Katz
- Mamie Van Doren as Saxie Symbol
- Ziva Rodann as Dr. Myra Von
Also Starring in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
· 22 more- Howard Koch Dr. Otis Salverson
- Marjorie Bennett Mrs. Berkeley-Kent
- John Cronin Bruce Bernard
- Alvy Moore Sutter T. Finley
- Patrick O'Moore Edwards
- Phil Arnold Television Technician
- Arthur Gould-Porter Mr. Blyth
- Anthony Eisley Fred (uncredited)
- Jennie Lee Miss Griswald
- Jimmy Cross Drunk
- Frank Kreig Bartender
- Ray Dannis Bit Role (uncredited)
- Paul Gilbert Joe Lynch
- Robert Kenneally Lennie
- T.C. Jones Henry
- Loyal T. Lucas Bit Role (uncredited)
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- Curt Mercer 1st Crook
- Richard Normoyle 2nd Crook
- Pat Noone Miss Frisbee
- Kathy Waniata Schoolteacher
- Damon Knight Bit Role (uncredited)
- Leslie Snyder Bit Role (uncredited)
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt Plot Summary
What happens in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An out-of-work method actor Tom is hired by a stripper, a male model, and a car salesman to listen to their problems and go see a psychiatrist on their behalf; the three “nuts” lack the funds to pay for therapy, so the actor must pretend that he alone carries all their burdens. The psychiatrist is naturally intrigued and begins secretly recording the sessions, turning private troubles into material that could captivate a nation. These recordings soon broadcast across the country, pulling into the spotlight the eerie possibility that one man’s private confessions could become a national spectacle.
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Who hires the out‑of‑work method actor to listen to their problems and attend therapy on their behalf?
Cars in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
22 cars on screen, including the 1963 Cadillac Series 62 and the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet.
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1963 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Background role
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt Also Known As
Also known as “3 Nuts and a Bolt”.
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- 3 Nuts and a Bolt
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3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt?
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt released?
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt was released on May 29, 1964.
Who is in the cast of 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt?
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt stars Tommy Noonan as Tom, Charles Irving as R.L. Katz and Mamie Van Doren as Saxie Symbol, among 26 credited actors.
Does 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt have a post-credit scene?
No. 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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