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The Caddy (1953): Cast & Ratings

The Caddy (1953) movie poster

The Caddy is a 1953 sports musical directed by Norman Taurog, starring Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Fred Clark. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.

award nomination
1
Metascore
60
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The Caddy (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Norman Taurog
Genres
Sport , Comedy , Musical
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Caddy About?

The premise of The Caddy without spoilers.

A talented golfer and his quick-witted caddy find themselves unexpectedly removed from their usual golfing environment. They then embark on a surprising journey into the world of entertainment, where their unique skills lead to a successful and humorous career. Featuring the charm of Dean Martin and the comedic energy of Jerry Lewis, this musical comedy offers a delightful and entertaining experience.

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Cast & crew

The Caddy Cast

Dean Martin leads the cast, with Jerry Lewis and Fred Clark. Directed by Norman Taurog; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Norman Taurog

More films directed by Norman Taurog, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Room for One More and Blue Hawaii.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Caddy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Caddy 60 on Metacritic.

Awards

The Caddy Awards & Nominations

The Caddy was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Caddy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Caddy.

The Caddy Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Caddy

6 cars on screen, including the 1948 Dodge B-Series and the 1946 Dodge W-Series.

All 6 cars
  • 1948 Dodge B-Series in The Caddy 1948 Dodge B-Series Minor role
  • 1946 Dodge W-Series in The Caddy 1946 Dodge W-Series Minor role
  • 1950 Jaguar XK 120 in The Caddy 1950 Jaguar XK 120 Minor role
  • 1953 Muntz Jet in The Caddy 1953 Muntz Jet Minor role
Details

The Caddy Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Occhio alla palla” and “Der Tolpatsch”.

Also known as
  • Occhio alla palla
  • Der Tolpatsch
  • Amour
  • Délices et Golf
  • ¡Qué par de golfantes!
  • Sofrendo da Bola
  • Poslužitelj na golf igralištu
  • Δατ'ς Αμόρε
  • 캐디
  • Kuliga kumpaner

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FAQ

The Caddy FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Caddy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Caddy?

The Caddy runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Caddy released?

The Caddy was released on August 10, 1953.

Who directed The Caddy?

The Caddy was directed by Norman Taurog.

More films by Norman Taurog

Who is in the cast of The Caddy?

The Caddy stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Fred Clark, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Caddy rated?

The Caddy has 60 on Metacritic.

Was The Caddy nominated for any awards?

The Caddy received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The Caddy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Caddy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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