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The Picture Show Man (1977): Cast & Box Office

The Picture Show Man (1977) movie poster

The Picture Show Man is a 1977 comedy drama directed by John Power, starring Rod Taylor as Palmer, John Meillon and Judy Morris. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $197 worldwide.

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The Picture Show Man (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
John Power
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Picture Show Man About?

The premise of The Picture Show Man without spoilers.

You haven’t been to the movies until you’ve seen… A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies

The Picture Show Man Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • backstage drama
  • son
  • pianist
  • cinema
  • australia
  • male nudity
  • travelling cinema
  • rival
  • movie projector
  • based on story
  • 1920s
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Picture Show Man Cast & Characters

Rod Taylor leads the cast as Palmer, with John Meillon as Maurice 'Pop' Pym and Judy Morris as Miss Lockhart. Directed by John Power; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Picture Show Man

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From the director

More from John Power

More films directed by John Power: Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure and Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O’Hara Story.

Full filmography
Box office

The Picture Show Man Box Office

The Picture Show Man grossed $197 worldwide.

1977 box office

Worldwide gross

$197

Videos

The Picture Show Man Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Picture Show Man.

PICTURE SHOW MAN Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Picture Show Man

5 cars on screen, including the 1926 Chevrolet 1-Ton and the Reo Speed Wagon.

All 5 cars
  • 1926 Chevrolet 1-Ton in The Picture Show Man 1926 Chevrolet 1-Ton Main role
  • Reo Speed Wagon in The Picture Show Man Reo Speed Wagon Important role
  • Renault unknown in The Picture Show Man Renault unknown Minor role
  • unknown in The Picture Show Man unknown Minor role

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FAQ

The Picture Show Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Picture Show Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Picture Show Man?

The Picture Show Man runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Picture Show Man released?

The Picture Show Man was released on May 5, 1977.

Who directed The Picture Show Man?

The Picture Show Man was directed by John Power.

More films by John Power

Who is in the cast of The Picture Show Man?

The Picture Show Man stars Rod Taylor as Palmer, John Meillon as Maurice 'Pop' Pym and Judy Morris as Miss Lockhart, among 11 credited actors.

How much did The Picture Show Man make at the box office?

The Picture Show Man grossed $197 worldwide.

Does The Picture Show Man have a post-credit scene?

No. The Picture Show Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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