The Stripper (1963): Cast
The Stripper is a 1963 romantic drama directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Claire Trevor as Helen Baird, Joanne Woodward and Robert Webber. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jerry Wald Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Stripper About?
The premise of The Stripper without spoilers.
An aging former movie starlet whose Hollywood ambitions never took off now works as a dancer in a low‑budget touring strip show. When the troupe ends up in a remote small town, she becomes stranded and draws the attention of a naive local teenager who is infatuated with her. The men around her propel her toward the persona of “The Stripper,” shaping her reluctant descent into that role.
The Stripper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- los angeles california
- kansas
- small town
- stripper
- based on play
- big breasts
- breast
- breasts
- big breast
- female protagonist
- reference to kim novak
- reference to jayne mansfield
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- reference to mary martin
- reference to mitzi gaynor
- reference to joan crawford
- reference to rita hayworth
- reference to betty grable
- thief
- telephone
- boarder
- seduction
- guillotine
- magic show
- magician
- tour bus
- convertible
- argument
- angst
- hollywood california
- hairy chest
- undershirt
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- abusive boyfriend
- abusive relationship
- loss of husband
- loss of father
- watch
- birthday present
- birthday
- grief
- mother son relationship
- male female relationship
- undressing
- boxer shorts
- male underwear
- bare chested male
- theatrical manager
- adolescence
- sexuality
- teenage boy
The Stripper Cast & Characters
Claire Trevor leads the cast as Helen Baird, with Joanne Woodward as Lila Green and Robert Webber as Ricky Powers. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Franklin J. Schaffner
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Claire Trevor as Helen Baird -
Joanne Woodward as Lila Green -
Robert Webber as Ricky Powers -
Michael J. Pollard as Jelly
Also Starring in The Stripper
· 11 more- Carol Lynley Miriam Caswell
- Richard Beymer Kenny Baird
- Bing Russell Mr. Mulvaney
- Susan Brown Mrs. Mulvaney
- Louis Nye Ronnie Cavendish
- Gypsy Rose Lee Madame Olga
- Sondra Blake Edwina
- Gary Pagett Dizzy
- Danny Lockin Bit Part (uncredited)
- Ralph Lee Sonny
- Marlene De Lamater Sandra Mulvaney
More from Franklin J. Schaffner
More films directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, best-rated first: Patton, Papillon, Nicholas and Alexandra and The Boys from Brazil.
The Stripper Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Les loups et l'agneau” and “Venus à Venda”.
- Also known as
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- Les loups et l'agneau
- Venus à Venda
- Rosas perdidas
- Ei ruusuja morsiamelle
- Woman of Summer
- Strip-tease ton Ioulio
- Donna d'estate
- Venus a la venta
- Kobieta na lato
- Segue o Teu Destino
- Inga rosor åt bruden
- Sanssiz kadin
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- A Woman in July
- A Woman of July
- Celebration
- Die verlorene Rose
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Movies Like The Stripper
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stripshow, Striptease and Top Stripper.
The Stripper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Stripper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Stripper?
The Stripper runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Stripper released?
The Stripper was released on June 19, 1963.
Who directed The Stripper?
The Stripper was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
More films by Franklin J. Schaffner Who is in the cast of The Stripper?
The Stripper stars Claire Trevor as Helen Baird, Joanne Woodward as Lila Green and Robert Webber as Ricky Powers, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Stripper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Stripper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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