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Smile Jenny, You’re Dead (1974): Cast

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Smile Jenny, You’re Dead is a 1974 crime thriller directed by Jerry Thorpe, starring David Janssen as Harry Orwell, Jodie Foster and Clu Gulager. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Smile Jenny, You’re Dead (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Jerry Thorpe
Genres
Crime , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Smile Jenny, You’re Dead About?

The premise of Smile Jenny, You’re Dead without spoilers.

David Janssen stars as the determined detective Harry in this telefilm, which served as the second of two pilots that ultimately launched the memorable Harry O series. The picture also showcases a young Jodie Foster playing Liberty, a surprisingly wise homeless waif who forms a close bond with Harry.

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Cast & crew

Smile Jenny, You’re Dead Cast & Characters

David Janssen leads the cast as Harry Orwell, with Jodie Foster as Liberty Cole and Clu Gulager as Det. Milt Bosworth. Directed by Jerry Thorpe; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jerry Thorpe

More films directed by Jerry Thorpe: Blood & Orchids, A Question of Love, The Possessed and Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On.

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Details

Smile Jenny, You’re Dead Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Ein Lächeln vor dem Tode” and “笑笑吧”.

Also known as
  • Ein Lächeln vor dem Tode
  • 笑笑吧
  • 你死悄悄了
  • Sorria
  • Você Está Morta
  • Sonríe Jenny, estás muerta

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Smile Jenny, You’re Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Smile Jenny, You’re Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Smile Jenny, You’re Dead?

Smile Jenny, You’re Dead runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Smile Jenny, You’re Dead released?

Smile Jenny, You’re Dead was released on February 3, 1974.

Who directed Smile Jenny, You’re Dead?

Smile Jenny, You’re Dead was directed by Jerry Thorpe.

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Who is in the cast of Smile Jenny, You’re Dead?

Smile Jenny, You’re Dead stars David Janssen as Harry Orwell, Jodie Foster as Liberty Cole and Clu Gulager as Det. Milt Bosworth, among 14 credited actors.

Does Smile Jenny, You’re Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. Smile Jenny, You’re Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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