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The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)

Movie ★ 5.9 103 min

Drama

Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.

Bob Rafelson Director Bob Rafelson Writer Jacob Brackman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 13, 1972
Runtime
103 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.0M
IMDb
tt0068805
Language
Studio
BBS Productions,

Themes

Cast

Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson David Staebler Bruce Dern Bruce Dern Jason Staebler Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn Sally Julia Anne Robinson Jessica Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers Lewis Charles LaVine Grandfather John P. Ryan John P. Ryan Surtees Sully Boyar Sully Boyar Lebowitz Josh Mostel Josh Mostel Frank Arnold Williams Rosko William Pabst Bidlack Garry Goodrow Garry Goodrow Nervous Man Imogene Bliss Magda Ann Thomas Bambi Tom Overton Spot Operator Maxwell Goldberg Sonny Van Kirksey Messenger #1 Tony King Tony King Messenger #2

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King of Marvin Gardens about?
Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.
Who directed The King of Marvin Gardens?
The King of Marvin Gardens was directed by Bob Rafelson.
Who stars in The King of Marvin Gardens?
The King of Marvin Gardens stars Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson.
When was The King of Marvin Gardens released?
The King of Marvin Gardens is a 1972 drama film.
Where can I watch The King of Marvin Gardens?
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