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The Sex Symbol (1974): Cast

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The Sex Symbol is a 1974 drama directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Shelley Winters as Agatha Murphy, William Smith and Milton Selzer. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Sex Symbol (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
ABC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sex Symbol About?

The premise of The Sex Symbol without spoilers.

A thinly-disguised version of the life of Marilyn Monroe, detailing her ups and downs in life and how her erratic behavior contributed to her deteriorating career.

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Cast & crew

The Sex Symbol Cast & Characters

Shelley Winters leads the cast as Agatha Murphy, with William Smith as Butch Wischnewski and Milton Selzer as Phil Bamberger. Directed by David Lowell Rich; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Lowell Rich

More films directed by David Lowell Rich, best-rated first: Eye of the Cat, Choices, The Defiant Ones and Scandal Sheet.

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The Sex Symbol FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sex Symbol, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sex Symbol?

The Sex Symbol runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Sex Symbol released?

The Sex Symbol was released on September 17, 1974.

Who directed The Sex Symbol?

The Sex Symbol was directed by David Lowell Rich.

More films by David Lowell Rich

Who is in the cast of The Sex Symbol?

The Sex Symbol stars Shelley Winters as Agatha Murphy, William Smith as Butch Wischnewski and Milton Selzer as Phil Bamberger, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Sex Symbol have a post-credit scene?

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

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