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Movie Info

Release Date: June 19, 1962
Runtime: 151 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (4)
Genres:
Comedy Romance Family Music
Budget: $4,240,000
Revenue: $15,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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94%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.1/10
TMDB
191 votes
7.7/10
IMDb
20,661 votes
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The Music Man

1962

"Harmony can change everything, even the heart."

Also known as: 🇰🇷 KO: 뮤직 맨? 🇷🇺 RU: Музыкальный человек? 🇷🇴 RO: Muzicianul All international titles (4) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1963 Oscars Best Picture Morton DaCosta

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $4,240,000
Revenue: $15,000,000
Profit $10,760,000
ROI +253.8% (3.5x)

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The Music Man is directed by Morton DaCosta .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Music Man

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  • Robert Preston, who played Harold Hill, had previously starred in the Broadway version of The Music Man, which helped him secure the lead role in the film adaptation.

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of California, with the small-town atmosphere of River City being created in the studio using elaborate sets.

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  • Shirley Jones, who portrayed Marian Paroo, was also a successful singer and brought her own vocal prowess to the role, which contributed significantly to the film's musical numbers.

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  • In one scene, a marching band is shown playing 'Seventy-Six Trombones,' but the instruments are actually played by musicians off-screen, which is common in film productions.

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  • The film includes a visual reference to Robert Preston's earlier role in the Broadway production, as his character's signature hat appears briefly in one scene, serving as a nod to fans familiar with his stage work.

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  • During the scene where Harold Hill is teaching the boys how to play instruments, some of the children are visibly out of sync with the music, highlighting the challenges of coordinating a large cast.

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  • Buddy Hackett, who played Marcellus Washburn, collaborated closely with Robert Preston during filming, leading to a strong on-screen chemistry that enhanced their comedic interactions.

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