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The Patsy (1964): Cast & Ratings

The Patsy (1964) movie poster

The Patsy is a 1964 comedy starring John Carradine, Keenan Wynn and Hans Conried. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.

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The Patsy (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Patsy About?

The premise of The Patsy without spoilers.

Stanley Belt, a quirky bellhop, finds his life unexpectedly changed when he's invited to join the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Thrust into the spotlight, he's groomed to become a song-and-dance star, with the team questioning if his apparent lack of talent might be the key to his success. The ultimate goal is a performance on the prestigious Ed Sullivan Show, but Stanley's journey to stardom proves to be more complicated than anyone anticipated.

The Patsy Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • newspaper headline
  • reference to cinderella
  • beverly hilton
  • boeing 707
  • hair cut
  • reference to hayley mills
  • reference to george raft
  • shoe shine
  • foot massage
  • manicure
  • hair tonic
+38 more
  • hand mirror
  • peppermint candy stick
  • sliding door
  • catching a falling object
  • grand piano
  • slamming piano lid on fingers
  • recording studio
  • dancing
  • cutting in on someone at a dance
  • lip syncing
  • upright piano
  • man wears a rental tuxedo
  • screwball comedy
  • man in drag
  • cross dressing
  • woman gives man a manicure
  • singing lesson
  • high school dance
  • talking scene with no audible dialogue
  • ballet class
  • dancing children
  • dancing man
  • reference to nikita khruschev
  • red phone
  • clothes shopping
  • cigarette smoking
  • beach umbrella
  • umbrella hat
  • reference to cary grant
  • spreading rumors
  • childlike adult
  • bellhop
  • tap dancing
  • pratfall
  • clumsiness
  • stand up routine
  • crickets
  • date
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Cast & crew

The Patsy Cast

John Carradine leads the cast, with Keenan Wynn and Hans Conried.

Ratings

The Patsy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Patsy 57 on Metacritic.

Videos

The Patsy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Patsy.

The Patsy - Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Patsy

16 cars on screen, including the 1964 Ford Falcon Futura and the 1955 Imperial Crown Imperial Limousine.

All 16 cars
  • 1964 Ford Falcon Futura in The Patsy 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Minor role
  • 1955 Imperial Crown Imperial Limousine in The Patsy 1955 Imperial Crown Imperial Limousine Minor role
  • 1964 Plymouth Savoy in The Patsy 1964 Plymouth Savoy Minor role
  • 1960 Chevrolet Corvair in The Patsy 1960 Chevrolet Corvair Background role
Details

The Patsy Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Jerry Calamidad” and “Der Wunderknabe”.

Also known as
  • Jerry Calamidad
  • Der Wunderknabe
  • Jerry 8 e tre quarti
  • Jerry 8 e 3/4
  • Die Heulboje
  • Jerry, souffre-douleur
  • O Otário
  • Jerry neropattina
  • 一炮而红
  • پتسی
  • Ο Τζέρι Λιούις αρχοντοπαλλήκαρο
  • Jerry Calamitat

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FAQ

The Patsy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Patsy?

The Patsy runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Patsy released?

The Patsy was released on June 11, 1964.

Who is in the cast of The Patsy?

The Patsy stars John Carradine, Keenan Wynn and Hans Conried, among 10 credited actors.

How is The Patsy rated?

The Patsy has 57 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

Does The Patsy have a post-credit scene?

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

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