---
title: "Harvey"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/harvey-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 326115
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Harvey (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/harvey-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Harvey is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Foote, Cone and Belding Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is a six-foot tall invisible rabbit named Harvey."

### Why Watch
- features an amazing cast including Jimmy Stewart and Helen Hayes
- lighthearted and whimsical story premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves a mix-up at a mental institution
- Tone & Suitability: The story involves themes of mental institutions and an invisible companion.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/harvey-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fielder Cook
- **Networks / Studios**: Foote, Cone and Belding Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Stewart** as *Elwood P. Dowd*
- **Helen Hayes** as *Veta Louise Simmons*
- **Marian Hailey** as *Myrtle Mae Simmons*
- **Dorothy Blackburn** as *Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet*
- **Madeline Kahn** as *Nurse Ruth Kelly*
- **Jesse White** as *Duane Wilson*
- **Richard Mulligan** as *Dr. Lyman Sanderson*
- **John McGiver** as *Dr. William R. Chumley*
- **Arlene Francis** as *Betty Chumley*
- **Martin Gabel** as *Judge Omar Gaffney*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the Harvey television movie released in the US?
It was released on 03/22/1972.

### Q: What is the runtime of the 1972 film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

### Q: Who is Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion?
His companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit.

### Q: What genres are associated with the 1972 movie?
It is classified under comedy, fantasy, and TV movie.

### Q: Which actors are mentioned as part of the cast for the 1972 television movie?
The cast includes Jimmy Stewart, Helen Hayes, Arlene Francis, and Madeline Kahn.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Harvey — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/326115)
- [Harvey (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_(film))
- [Harvey 77% (1972) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/80907-harvey)
- [Harvey (1972) 2/2 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovP8Yar3_Ro)
- [Harvey (1950) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042546/)
- [Harvey (2016) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/341278-harvey/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*