The Grasshopper (1970): Cast & Plot
The Grasshopper is a 1970 romantic drama directed by Jerry Paris, starring Jacqueline Bisset as Christine Adams, Jim Brown and Roger Garrett. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jerry Paris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- National General Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Grasshopper About?
The premise of The Grasshopper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The truth behind the glitter. Learned the hard way. A British Columbia teenager dreams of show business but winds up as a call girl in Las Vegas.
The Grasshopper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- interracial marriage
- interracial romance
- male rear nudity
- gambling
- hitchhiking
- apartment complex
- quickie wedding
- airport
- swimming pool
- supermarket
- bare chested man
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- based on story
- nightclub comedian
- athlete
- bank clerk
- blacklisting
- marital desertion
- entertainer
- golf
- hairy chested male
- hotel room
- homosexuality
- smoking marijuana
- millionaire
- murder of husband
- young widow
- mistress
- rock musician
- police
- broken home
- sex in a shower
- ex professional football player
- high priced escort
- 22 year old woman
- gay man
- gay woman
- implied rape
- misogyny
- downward spiral
- restlessness
- 19 year old girl
- teenager
- teenage girl
- black man white woman sex
- black man white woman romance
- black man white woman kiss
- british columbia canada
- friendship
- redemption
The Grasshopper Cast & Characters
Jacqueline Bisset leads the cast as Christine Adams, with Jim Brown as Tommy Marcott and Roger Garrett as Buck Brown. Directed by Jerry Paris; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Paris
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Jacqueline Bisset as Christine Adams - Jim Brown as Tommy Marcott
- Roger Garrett as Buck Brown
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Joseph Cotten as Richard Morgan
Also Starring in The Grasshopper
· 18 more- Christopher Stone Jay Rigney
- William Callaway Elroy
- Penny Marshall Plaster Caster Groupie
- Stanley Adams Buddy Miller
- Ramon Bieri Roosevelt Dekker
- Corbett Monica Danny Raymond
- William Bassett Aaron
- Ed Flanders Jack Benton
- Tom Nolan Vic
- David Ketchum Football Conventioner
- Jessica Myerson Wedding Chapel Owner
- Marc Hannibal Marion Walters
- Tim O'Kelly Eddie Molina
- Indira Stefanianna Libby
- Robert Liberman Douglas
- Pat Gill Themselves
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- Therese Baldwin Gigi
- Kathalynn Turner Ann Marie Dekker
More from Jerry Paris
More films directed by Jerry Paris, best-rated first: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Police Academy 3: Back in Training, Star Spangled Girl and What’s a Nice Girl Like You…?.
The Grasshopper Plot Summary
What happens in The Grasshopper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Christine Adams [Jacqueline Bisset] is a cheerful 19-year-old from British Columbia who travels to Los Angeles to be with her fiancé, who works at a bank. When that relationship ends, she moves to Las Vegas. ” They fall in love and marry, but when Tommy gives a severe beating to a wealthy casino patron who had beaten and raped Christine, they flee Vegas, discussing the possibility that the casino patron will seek revenge. In Los Angeles, Tommy is unable to get a good job and his and Christine’s relationship suffers, and then Tommy is shot dead on a basketball court, likely the anticipated act of revenge.
Full summary
The whole story of The Grasshopper, scene by scene
The Grasshopper Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Grasshopper.
How Well Do You Know The Grasshopper?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the first name of the film's protagonist who travels from British Columbia to Los Angeles?
Cars in The Grasshopper
62 cars on screen, including the 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass and the 1969 Pontiac Firebird.
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1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Important role -
1969 Pontiac Firebird Important role -
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role
The Grasshopper Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “L'amoureuse” and “飘零荡女”.
- Also known as
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- L'amoureuse
- 飘零荡女
- La cavalletta
- Saltarina
- 大都会
- L’aventurera
- Sede de Pecar
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Grass Is Greener, The Trout and Hustler White.
The Grasshopper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Grasshopper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Grasshopper?
The Grasshopper runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Grasshopper released?
The Grasshopper was released on May 27, 1970.
Who directed The Grasshopper?
The Grasshopper was directed by Jerry Paris.
More films by Jerry Paris Who is in the cast of The Grasshopper?
The Grasshopper stars Jacqueline Bisset as Christine Adams, Jim Brown as Tommy Marcott and Roger Garrett as Buck Brown, among 22 credited actors.
Does The Grasshopper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Grasshopper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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