The Five Pennies (1959)
Movie 1h 57m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1959, The Five Pennies is a drama and music movie. It is directed by Melville Shavelson. The cast includes Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye and Barbara Bel Geddes. The running time is 1h 57m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
60Tonight Score A classic.
Synopsis
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
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Cast & crew
- Melville ShavelsonDirector
- Tuesday Weldas Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
- Danny Kayeas Red Nichols
- Barbara Bel Geddesas Wila Stutsman
- Louis Armstrongas Louis Armstrong
- Harry Guardinoas Tony Valani
- Bob Crosbyas Wil Paradise
- Bobby Troupas Artie Schutt
- Susan Gordonas Young Dorothy Nichols
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Questions about The Five Pennies
- What genre is The Five Pennies?
- The Five Pennies is categorised as Drama, Music.
- Who stars in The Five Pennies?
- Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Five Pennies?
- Melville Shavelson directed The Five Pennies.
- How long is The Five Pennies?
- The Five Pennies runs for 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Is The Five Pennies worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Five Pennies?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
