The Users (1978): Cast & Plot
The Users is a 1978 drama directed by Joseph Hardy, starring Jaclyn Smith as Elena Scheider, George Hamilton and Tony Curtis. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Aaron Spelling Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Users About?
The premise of The Users without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this cut‑throat portrait of Hollywood, a pretty small‑town girl arrives with big dreams of stardom. She marries a once‑famous actor whose career is in decline and, determined to reclaim the spotlight, she meticulously plots to revive his fortunes—hoping the comeback will lift both of them back into the glittering limelight.
The Users Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- prostitute
- arizona
- hollywood
- filmmaking
- based on novel
- gay interest
- closeted homosexual
The Users Cast & Characters
Jaclyn Smith leads the cast as Elena Scheider, with George Hamilton as Adam Baker and Tony Curtis as Randy Brent. Directed by Joseph Hardy; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Hardy
- Jaclyn Smith as Elena Scheider
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George Hamilton as Adam Baker -
Tony Curtis as Randy Brent - Michelle Phillips as Marina Brent
Also Starring in The Users
· 19 more- Joan Fontaine Grace St. George
- Michael Baseleon Harvey Parkes
- Carrie Nye Nancy Baker
- Alan Feinstein Marty Lesky
- Red Buttons Warren Ambrose
- John Forsythe Reade Jamieson
- Darren McGavin Henry Waller
- Douglas Warner Andrew Lyons
- Joanne Linville Elena's Mother
- John Pleshette Kip Nathan
- Army Archerd Themselves
- Judy Landers Merry Redfield
- Pat Ast The Dressmaker
- Colin Hamilton Theodore
- Mimi Maynard Photographer's Assistant
- Peter Brandon Maitre d'
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- Frederick Combs Editor
- Walter George Alton Peter
- Susette Carroll Girl in Movie
More from Joseph Hardy
More films directed by Joseph Hardy: James at 15 and Great Expectations.
The Users Plot Summary
What happens in The Users from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Elena Scheider, a poised and classy figure, is hired by film producer Adam Baker to seduce Randy Brent, the embattled star working in Phoenix on his latest film The Last Man, a post-apocalyptic, dystopian thriller. Since the death of his wife seven years ago, Randy has stepped away from the spotlight and is seen by many as a has-been trying to make a comeback. Elena’s seduction is swift, and before long she moves into the Hollywood mansion Randy calls home.
Full summary
The whole story of The Users, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Users?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actress plays Elena Scheider, the newcomer hired to seduce Randy Brent?
The Users Also Known As
Also known as “El laberinto de oro”.
- Also known as
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- El laberinto de oro
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The Users FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Users, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Users?
The Users runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was The Users released?
The Users was released on October 1, 1978.
Who directed The Users?
The Users was directed by Joseph Hardy.
More films by Joseph Hardy Who is in the cast of The Users?
The Users stars Jaclyn Smith as Elena Scheider, George Hamilton as Adam Baker and Tony Curtis as Randy Brent, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Users have a post-credit scene?
No. The Users has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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