The Carpetbaggers 1964
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What is The Carpetbaggers?
The Carpetbaggers is a 1964 American drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk and based on the best-selling 1961 novel by Harold Robbins. It stars George Peppard as Jonas Cord, a disagreeable young tycoon building planes, directing films, and catting around on the corporate make in 1930s Hollywood in a character based loosely on Howard Hughes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 150 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 8, 1964
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
The Carpetbaggers is a 1964 American drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk and based on the best-selling 1961 novel by Harold Robbins. It stars George Peppard as Jonas Cord, a disagreeable young tycoon building planes, directing films, and catting around on the corporate make in 1930s Hollywood in a character based loosely on Howard Hughes.
The film runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes and was released in the United States on April 8, 1964. As a blockbuster feature, it features an ensemble cast including Alan Ladd, Martha Hyer, Elizabeth Ashley, Martin Balsam, and Carroll Baker alongside Peppard.
Should you watch it?
“Jonas Cord builds planes, directs films, and carouses through 1930s Hollywood as a disagreeable young tycoon.”
- Starring George Peppard as the ambitious tycoon Jonas Cord
- Directed by Edward Dmytryk in a 1964 American drama production
- Based on the best-selling 1961 novel by Harold Robbins
- The central character Jonas Cord is a disagreeable young man
Watch it if you are interested in a 1964 American drama film based on Harold Robbins and starring George Peppard.
This is a dramatic 1964 feature film with a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Where can I stream The Carpetbaggers?
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Is The Carpetbaggers worth watching?
It is a 1964 blockbuster drama starring George Peppard and based on Harold Robbins' best-selling novel.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Carpetbaggers is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.