Matilda (1978): Cast
Matilda is a 1978 crime comedy directed by Daniel Mann, starring Gary Morgan as Matilda, Robert Mitchum and Elliott Gould. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Matilda About?
The premise of Matilda without spoilers.
America loves a winner! A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time.
Matilda Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- kangaroo
- animal character name as title
- slimehouse
- aerial camera shot
- statue of liberty
- combat sport
- agent
- boxing
- boxing champion
- talent agent
- looking at the camera
- manhattan new york city
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- theatrical agent
- talking to the camera
- show business
- rags to riches
- product placement
- prizefighting
- mcdonald's restaurant
- mafioso
- los angeles california
- lake tahoe nevada
- kangaroo costume
- harrah's club
- ex boxer
- crime boss
- brother in law brother in law relationship
- boxing commissioner
- boxer
- animal rights
- american airlines
- one word title
- van
- reno nevada
- promoter
- new york skyline
- new york city
- mafia
- boxing match
- independent film
- based on book
- title spoken by character
Matilda Cast & Characters
Gary Morgan leads the cast as Matilda, with Robert Mitchum as Duke Parkhurst and Elliott Gould as Bernie Bonnelli. Directed by Daniel Mann; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Mann
- Gary Morgan as Matilda
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Robert Mitchum as Duke Parkhurst -
Elliott Gould as Bernie Bonnelli -
Lionel Stander as Pinky Schwab
Also Starring in Matilda
· 30 more- Clive Revill Billy Baker
- Art Metrano Gordon Baum
- David Clarke Sheriff
- Harry Guardino Uncle Nono
- Edwin Max Matson
- Bill Quinn Donohue
- Larry Pennell Lee Dockerty
- Harry Holcombe Mr. Hardy
- Roberta Collins Tanya Six
- James Jeter ASPCA Attendant #3
- Karen Carlson Kathleen Smith
- Lenny Montana Hood #1
- Charlie Brill Barker
- John Cunningham Dave Holter
- John Thomas Referee #2
- Ted Hartley Payne Smith
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- Shepherd Sanders Hood #6
- Jimmy Lennon Sr. Ring Announcer
- Elizabeth Kerr Mrs. Hardy
- Rita Karin Spectator
- Roy Clark Wild Bill Wildman
- Rex Everhart ASPCA Attendant #1
- Don Dunphy Ringside Announcer
- Fred Carney Clay
- Pat Henry Hood #4
- Matty Jordan Hood #5
- Frank Avianca Hood #2
- Joe De Fish Hood #3
- George Latka Referee #1
- Bob Hodges ASPCA Attendant #2
More from Daniel Mann
More films directed by Daniel Mann, best-rated first: Willard, BUtterfield 8, Under a Blue Sun and The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains.
Matilda Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Matilda.
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Movies Like Matilda
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Kangaroo Jack, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical and Slap Happy Lion.
Matilda FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Matilda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Matilda?
Matilda runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Matilda released?
Matilda was released on June 22, 1978.
Who directed Matilda?
Matilda was directed by Daniel Mann.
More films by Daniel Mann Who is in the cast of Matilda?
Matilda stars Gary Morgan as Matilda, Robert Mitchum as Duke Parkhurst and Elliott Gould as Bernie Bonnelli, among 34 credited actors.
Does Matilda have a post-credit scene?
No. Matilda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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