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Synopsis
Like his earlier Marty, Paddy Chayefsky's The Bachelor Party began life as a TV play. The film version centers around the impending wedding of thirtyish Arnold (Philip Abbott). As they gather for the traditional "wild" bachelor party, Arnold's married pals begin reflecting on their own lives. Most of what develops is seen through the eyes of Charlie Samson (Don Murray), a staid bookkeeper who intends to cut loose at Arnold's premarital bacchanale. The unexpected pathetic figure in the proceedings is Walter (E. G. Marshall), a self-described "swinger" who after a few drinks bursts out in a uncontrolled fit of self-loathing. Though by necessity their characters are secondary, the women in The Bachelor Party--including Nancy Marchand, Patricia Smith, and Karen Norris - also reveal their true natures in ways both mundane and profound. Particularly memorable is Carolyn Jones in a brilliant, Oscar-nominated turn as a "good time girl" with whom Charlie Samson briefly dallies. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Philip Abbott Arnold
Barbara Ames Girl on Stoop
Larry Blyden Kenneth
Carolyn Jones Existentialist
Nancy Marchand Julie
E.G. Marshall Walter
Karen Norris Hostess
Jack Warden Eddie
Don Murray Charlie Samson
Patricia Smith Helen Samson

Production Crew

Joseph La Shelle Cinematographer
Paul Madeira Composer (Music Score)
Mary Grant Costume Designer
Delbert Mann Director
William B. Murphy Editor
Constantin Bakaleinikoff Musical Direction/Supervision
Paddy Chayefsky Play Author
Harold Hecht Producer
Paddy Chayefsky Screenwriter
Year: 1957
Runtime: 92
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Hecht-Hill-Lancaster
United Artists

Awards
1957 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1957 - Best Film - Any Source - British Academy of Film and Television
1957 - Best Picture - National Board of Review