The Carpetbaggers (1964)
A sweeping Hollywood drama of ambition, power, and excess, adapted from Harold Robbins’ scandalous bestselling novel.
The Carpetbaggers - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Carpetbaggers
- Release Year: 1964
- Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 2h 30m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 8, 1964 (United States), December 25, 1964 (Germany - 18)
- Alternative Titles: 江湖豪客 (CN)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Carpetbaggers - Plot
Jonas Cord is a disagreeable young tycoon who’s building planes, directing films, and catting around on the corporate make in 1930s Hollywood.
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The Carpetbaggers - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Edward Dmytryk
Main Cast
- George Peppard
- Alan Ladd
- Carroll Baker
- Robert Cummings
- Martha Hyer
- Elizabeth Ashley
- Lew Ayres
- Martin Balsam
- Ralph Taeger
- Archie Moore
Writers
- John Michael Hayes
Producers
- Joseph E. Levine
The Carpetbaggers - FAQs
Is The Carpetbaggers based on a true story?
The Carpetbaggers is based on Harold Robbins’ 1961 bestselling novel of the same name. While fictional, the character of Jonas Cord is widely regarded as a thinly veiled composite inspired by real-life industrialist and filmmaker Howard Hughes, though Robbins never officially confirmed this connection.
Who are the main actors in The Carpetbaggers?
The Carpetbaggers stars George Peppard as Jonas Cord Jr., Alan Ladd as Nevada Smith, Carroll Baker as Rina Marlowe Cord, Robert Cummings as Dan Pierce, Martha Hyer as Jennie Denton, Elizabeth Ashley as Monica Winthrop, Lew Ayres, Martin Balsam, Ralph Taeger, and Archie Moore.
Where can you stream or watch The Carpetbaggers?
The Carpetbaggers is available to watch on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home as a rental or purchase. It is also available for free through Hoopla, which is accessible via many public library memberships.
Was Nevada Smith a spin-off of The Carpetbaggers?
Yes. Alan Ladd’s portrayal of Nevada Smith in The Carpetbaggers proved so popular that the character received his own prequel film in 1966, also titled Nevada Smith, with Steve McQueen taking over the role to depict the gunfighter’s earlier years and origins.
Who directed The Carpetbaggers?
The Carpetbaggers was directed by Edward Dmytryk, a veteran Hollywood filmmaker known for his work on films such as Murder, My Sweet and The Caine Mutiny. The screenplay was adapted by John Michael Hayes from Harold Robbins’ bestselling 1961 novel.
When was The Carpetbaggers released?
The Carpetbaggers was released on April 8, 1964, in the United States. It later opened in Germany on December 25, 1964. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures and Embassy Pictures Corporation and became one of the top-grossing films of that year.
How long is The Carpetbaggers?
The Carpetbaggers has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). Its substantial length reflects the epic scope of Harold Robbins’ source novel, allowing the film to trace Jonas Cord’s rise across multiple industries and decades of ambition and excess.
How was The Carpetbaggers received by critics and audiences?
Critics were largely divided, with many finding the film a glossy but entertaining adaptation of Robbins’ pulpy novel. Audiences, however, embraced it enthusiastically. The film grossed approximately $40 million at the box office, making it one of the biggest commercial successes of 1964.
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