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Picnic

Picnic

Unsurpassed! Unforgettable!

Labor Day in a small Kansas farm town. Hal, a burly and resolute drifter, jumps off a dusty freight train car with the purpose of visiting Alan, a former college classmate and son of the richest man in town.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Picnic
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1955-11-18
  • Runtime: 114 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (100 votes)
  • Budget: $3,000,000
  • Revenue: $9,000,000
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.8353
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

William Holden

William Holden

as Hal Carter

Kim Novak

Kim Novak

as Madge Owens

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

as Rosemary - The School Teacher

Betty Field

Betty Field

as Flo Owens

Susan Strasberg

Susan Strasberg

as Millie Owens

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

as Alan Benson

Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

as Howard Bevans

Verna Felton

Verna Felton

as Helen Potts

Reta Shaw

Reta Shaw

as Irma Henderson

Nick Adams

Nick Adams

as 'Bomber'

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Picnic (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]

Eureka Classics Trailer

External Links

Keywords

small townpicnicbased on play or musicalkansas, usadrifterlabor daysexual repressionsocial differencescollege friendsmother daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipsocial prejudice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Picnic?

Picnic is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1955-11-18.

Who are the main actors in Picnic?

The main cast includes William Holden, Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg, .

Where can I watch Picnic online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Picnic is available.

Is Picnic based on a true story?

Unsurpassed! Unforgettable!

What is the IMDb rating of Picnic?

Picnic has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 100 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Picnic?

The movie had a production budget of $3,000,000 and earned $9,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Picnic?

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Picnic filmed?

Picnic was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Picnic?

The total runtime of Picnic is 114 minutes.

Is Picnic suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Picnic?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Picnic.

Does Picnic have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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