Film · 1959

The Five Pennies

Name: The Five Pennies
Director: Melville Shavelson
Genre: Musical, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1959
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Harry Guardino, Bob Crosby, Louis Armstrong

by Melville Shavelson

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1959
Director: Melville Shavelson
Genres: Musical Comedy Drama
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Running time: 1 h 57 min

Cast

Danny Kaye
Barbara Bel Geddes
Harry Guardino
Bob Crosby
Louis Armstrong
Tuesday Weld
Bobby Troup
Shelly Manne

Awards

Wins

Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress (1959)

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color (1960)
Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color (1960)
Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score (1960)
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1959)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 22324

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)