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{{Short description|1966 film by Charles Walters}}
{{Short description|1966 film by Charles Walters}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Walk, Don't Run
| name = Walk, Don't Run
| image = Walk, Don't Run.jpg
| image = Walk, Don't Run.jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Charles Walters]]
| director = [[Charles Walters]]
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| screenplay = [[Sol Saks]]
| story = {{Plainlist|
* [[Robert W. Russell|Robert Russell]]
* [[Frank Ross (producer)|Frank Ross]]
}}
| producer = [[Sol C. Siegel]]
| producer = [[Sol C. Siegel]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| writer = [[Robert W. Russell|Robert Russell]]<br>[[Frank Ross (producer)|Frank Ross]]
* [[Cary Grant]]
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| screenplay = [[Sol Saks]]<br>[[Garson Kanin]]
| starring = [[Cary Grant]]<br>[[Samantha Eggar]]<br>[[Jim Hutton]]
* [[Samantha Eggar]]
* [[Jim Hutton]]
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| music = [[Quincy Jones]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Harry Stradling Sr.]]
| cinematography = [[Harry Stradling Sr.]]
| editing = [[Walter A. Thompson]]<br>James D. Wells
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* [[Walter A. Thompson]]
* James D. Wells
}}
| color_process = [[Technicolor]]
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| music = [[Quincy Jones]]
| studio = Sol C. Siegel Productions
| studio = Sol C. Siegel Productions
| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|1966|06|29|U.S.}}
| released = {{Film date|1966|6|29|United States}}
| runtime = 114 minutes
| runtime = 114 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| budget =
| budget =
| gross = $7,500,000<ref name="numbers">{{Cite web|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/1966/0WLDR.php|publisher=The Numbers|title=Box Office Information for ''Walk, Don't Run''|access-date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>
| gross = $7.5 million<ref name="numbers">{{Cite web|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/1966/0WLDR.php|website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]|title=Box Office Information for ''Walk, Don't Run''|access-date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Walk, Don't Run''''' is a 1966 American [[comedy film]] directed by [[Charles Walters]], and starring [[Cary Grant]] in his final film role, [[Samantha Eggar]] and [[Jim Hutton]]. The film is a remake of the 1943 film ''[[The More the Merrier]]'' and is set during the [[1964 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]].
'''''Walk, Don't Run''''' is a 1966 American [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Charles Walters]] (his final theatrical release), and starring [[Cary Grant]] (in his final film role), [[Samantha Eggar]], and [[Jim Hutton]]. The film is set during the [[1964 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]] and is a remake of the 1943 film ''[[The More the Merrier]]''. The title stems from the basic rule of [[racewalking]]: that competitors must not run at any point (both feet leaving the ground).

The title stems from the basic rule of [[racewalking]] that competitors must not at any point run (both feet leaving the ground).


==Plot==
==Plot==
In 1964, important British businessman Sir William Rutland arrives two days early in [[Tokyo]] and runs afoul of the housing shortage caused by the [[1964 Summer Olympics]]. While at the British Embassy seeking help, he spots an advertisement for a roommate and decides to check the place out. He finds himself at the residence of Christine Easton, who insists that it would be improper to take him in as a housemate; she had forgotten to advertise that she wanted to sublet to a woman. Easton eventually lets Rutland stay.
In 1964, important British businessman Sir William Rutland arrives two days early in Tokyo and encounters a housing shortage caused by the [[1964 Summer Olympics]]. While at the British Embassy seeking help, he spots an advertisement for a roommate and soon finds himself at the residence of Christine Easton, who insists it would be improper to take him in as a housemate. Easton had forgotten to advertise that she wanted to sublet to a woman, but eventually, lets Rutland stay.


Rutland sublets half of his space to American Olympic competitor Steve Davis. While Easton is less than thrilled with the arrangement, she has to put up with it, as she has already spent Rutland's share of the rent. Rutland sets about playing matchmaker for the two young people, in spite of their disparate personalities and Easton's engagement to a boringly dependable British diplomat, Julius P. Haversack.
Rutland sublets half of his space to American Olympic competitor Steve Davis, without consulting Easton. While Easton is less than thrilled with the arrangement, she has to put up with it, as she has already spent Rutland's share of the rent. Rutland sets about playing matchmaker for the two young people, in spite of their disparate personalities and Easton's engagement to a boringly dependable British diplomat, Julius D. Haversack.


Davis repeatedly refuses to reveal what sport he is competing in. Rutland meddles in the young couple's romantic troubles. To further his matchmaking, he even strips down to his [[boxer shorts]] and a [[T-shirt]] so he can pretend to be a competitor and talk to Davis during his event, the 50-kilometre [[race walking|walk]], and eventually heals the breach between the young lovers.
Davis repeatedly dodges questions about his Olympic sport. Rutland meddles in the young couple's romantic troubles. To further his matchmaking, he strips down to his [[boxer shorts]] and a [[T-shirt]] so he can pretend to be a competitor and talk to Davis during his event, the 50-kilometre [[race walking|walk]], and eventually heals the breach between the young lovers.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
{{Div col}}
* [[Cary Grant]] as Sir William Rutland
* [[Cary Grant]] as Sir William Rutland
* [[Samantha Eggar]] as Christine Easton
* [[Samantha Eggar]] as Christine Easton
* [[Jim Hutton]] as Steve Davis
* [[Jim Hutton]] as Steve Davis
* [[John Standing]] as Julius P. Haversack
* [[John Standing]] as Julius P. Haversack (although in the dialogue, the middle initial is given as "D")
* [[Miiko Taka]] as Aiko Kurawa
* [[Miiko Taka]] as Aiko Kurawa
* [[Ted Hartley]] as Yuri Andreyovitch
* [[Ted Hartley]] as Yuri Andreyovitch
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* [[George Takei]] as Police Captain
* [[George Takei]] as Police Captain
* [[Teru Shimada]] as Mr. Kurawa
* [[Teru Shimada]] as Mr. Kurawa
* [[Terry Farnsworth]] as Olympic walker
* Lois Kiuchi as Mrs. Kurawa
* Lois Kiuchi as Mrs. Kurawa
}}
{{div col end}}


== Production ==
== Production ==
Grant retired from acting after this film in order to raise his daughter, who was born earlier that year.

Filming locations were at the [[Hotel Okura Tokyo]], [[Embassy of the United Kingdom, Tokyo]], and [[Yoyogi National Gymnasium]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061170/locations|title = Walk Don't Run (1966) - IMDb| website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tokyofox.net/2011/12/07/tokyo-filming-locations-pt-vi-walk-dont-run-new/|title = Tokyo Filming Locations #6 – Walk Don't Run (1966)|date = 6 December 2011}}</ref>
Filming locations were at the [[Hotel Okura Tokyo]], [[Embassy of the United Kingdom, Tokyo]], and [[Yoyogi National Gymnasium]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061170/locations|title = Walk Don't Run (1966) - IMDb| website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tokyofox.net/2011/12/07/tokyo-filming-locations-pt-vi-walk-dont-run-new/|title = Tokyo Filming Locations #6 – Walk Don't Run (1966)|date = 6 December 2011}}</ref>


Grant retired from acting to focus on raising [[Jennifer Grant|his daughter]]. He died in 1986.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Grant |first=Jennifer |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I3cTTtT0bqIC&pg=PA69 |title=Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant |year=2011 |publisher=Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |isbn=978-0-3075-9667-3 |page=69}}</ref>
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== Score ==

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==Score==
{{Main|Walk, Don't Run (soundtrack)|}}
{{Main|Walk, Don't Run (soundtrack)|}}


The film's music was composed by [[Quincy Jones]], with [[Peggy Lee]] contributing to the writing of the songs, "Stay with Me" and "Happy Feet".
The film's music was composed by [[Quincy Jones]], with [[Peggy Lee]] contributing to the writing of the songs "Stay with Me" and "Happy Feet".


===Personnel===
===Personnel===
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*[[Toots Thielemans]] – [[harmonica]], [[whistle]]s
*[[Toots Thielemans]] – [[harmonica]], [[whistle]]s
*[[Harry Edison|Harry "Sweets" Edison]] – [[trumpet]]
*[[Harry Edison|Harry "Sweets" Edison]] – [[trumpet]]
*[[Bud Shank]] – [[reeds]]
*[[Bud Shank]] – [[Reed (mouthpiece)|reeds]]
*[[Earl Palmer]] – [[drums]]
*[[Earl Palmer]] – [[drums]]
*[[Carol Kaye]] – [[electric bass]]
*[[Carol Kaye]] – [[electric bass]]
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==Reception==
==Reception==
The film grossed $7,500,000<ref name="numbers"/> at the box office, earning $4.5 million in US [[Gross rental|theatrical rentals]].<ref>"Big Rental Pictures of 1966", ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', 4 January 1967 pg 8</ref> It was the [[1966 in film|22nd highest grossing film of 1966]].
The film grossed $7,500,000<ref name="numbers"/> at the box office, earning $4.5 million in US [[Gross rental|theatrical rentals]].<ref>"Big Rental Pictures of 1966", ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', 4 January 1967 pg 8</ref> It was the [[1966 in film|29th highest grossing film of 1966]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of American films of 1966]]
*[[List of American films of 1966]]
*[[List of films about the sport of athletics]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0061170|title=Walk, Don't Run}}
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{tcmdb title|id=3704}}
* {{AllMovie title}}
* {{Amg movie|53186}}
* {{AFI film}}
* {{AFI film|id=19555|title=Walk, Don't Run}}
* {{TCMDb title}}
* [http://www.carygrant.net/reviews/walk.html Historic reviews, photo gallery] at [http://www.carygrant.net CaryGrant.net]
* [http://www.carygrant.net/reviews/walk.html Historic reviews, photo gallery] at CaryGrant.net


{{Charles Walters}}
{{Charles Walters}}


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Latest revision as of 10:25, 1 October 2024

Walk, Don't Run
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCharles Walters
Screenplay bySol Saks
Story by
Produced bySol C. Siegel
Starring
CinematographyHarry Stradling Sr.
Edited by
Music byQuincy Jones
Production
company
Sol C. Siegel Productions
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • June 29, 1966 (1966-06-29) (United States)
Running time
114 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$7.5 million[1]

Walk, Don't Run is a 1966 American romantic comedy film directed by Charles Walters (his final theatrical release), and starring Cary Grant (in his final film role), Samantha Eggar, and Jim Hutton. The film is set during the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and is a remake of the 1943 film The More the Merrier. The title stems from the basic rule of racewalking: that competitors must not run at any point (both feet leaving the ground).

Plot

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In 1964, important British businessman Sir William Rutland arrives two days early in Tokyo and encounters a housing shortage caused by the 1964 Summer Olympics. While at the British Embassy seeking help, he spots an advertisement for a roommate and soon finds himself at the residence of Christine Easton, who insists it would be improper to take him in as a housemate. Easton had forgotten to advertise that she wanted to sublet to a woman, but eventually, lets Rutland stay.

Rutland sublets half of his space to American Olympic competitor Steve Davis, without consulting Easton. While Easton is less than thrilled with the arrangement, she has to put up with it, as she has already spent Rutland's share of the rent. Rutland sets about playing matchmaker for the two young people, in spite of their disparate personalities and Easton's engagement to a boringly dependable British diplomat, Julius D. Haversack.

Davis repeatedly dodges questions about his Olympic sport. Rutland meddles in the young couple's romantic troubles. To further his matchmaking, he strips down to his boxer shorts and a T-shirt so he can pretend to be a competitor and talk to Davis during his event, the 50-kilometre walk, and eventually heals the breach between the young lovers.

Cast

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Production

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Filming locations were at the Hotel Okura Tokyo, Embassy of the United Kingdom, Tokyo, and Yoyogi National Gymnasium.[2][3]

Grant retired from acting to focus on raising his daughter. He died in 1986.[4]

Score

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Main article: Walk, Don't Run (soundtrack)

The film's music was composed by Quincy Jones, with Peggy Lee contributing to the writing of the songs "Stay with Me" and "Happy Feet".

Personnel

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Reception

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The film grossed $7,500,000[1] at the box office, earning $4.5 million in US theatrical rentals.[5] It was the 29th highest grossing film of 1966.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Box Office Information for Walk, Don't Run". The Numbers. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Walk Don't Run (1966) - IMDb". IMDb.
  3. ^ "Tokyo Filming Locations #6 – Walk Don't Run (1966)". 6 December 2011.
  4. ^ Grant, Jennifer (2011). Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. p. 69. ISBN 978-0-3075-9667-3.
  5. ^ "Big Rental Pictures of 1966", Variety, 4 January 1967 pg 8

Bibliography

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  • Reid, John Howard. "Walk, Don't Run." Reid's Film Index, no. 36 (1998): 178–181.
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