The Delicate Delinquent_
"JERRY LEWIS makes that blackboard jungle jump for joy. He's funnier than ever..."
Sidney Pythias is a bumbling janitor picked up by cop Mike Damon as a teenage gang member worth saving from delinquency. With Damon's help, Sidney works his way through the Police Academy to become a cop too.
Starring
Jerry Lewis, Darren McGavin, Martha Hyer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Delicate Delinquent was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
Sidney Pythias is a bumbling janitor picked up by cop Mike Damon as a teenage gang member worth saving from delinquency. With Damon's help, Sidney works his ...
The Delicate Delinquent is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (13)
Jerry Lewis
Sidney L. Pythias
Darren McGavin
Mike Damon
Martha Hyer
Martha Henshaw
Robert Ivers
Monk
Horace McMahon
Capt. Riley
Richard Bakalyan
Artie
Joe Corey
Harry
Mary Webster
Patricia
Milton Frome
Mr. Herman
JD
Jefferson Dudley Searles
Mr. Crow (as Jefferson Searles)
Dave Willock
William C. Goerner
Frank Gorshin
Neighborhood Street Punk
Emile Meyer
Sgt. Kelly
STUDIOS (2)
York Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (34 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Delicate Delinquent about?
Sidney Pythias is a bumbling janitor picked up by cop Mike Damon as a teenage gang member worth saving from delinquency. With Damon's help, Sidney works his way through the Police Academy to become a cop too.
How long is The Delicate Delinquent?
The Delicate Delinquent has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in The Delicate Delinquent?
The cast of The Delicate Delinquent includes Jerry Lewis, Darren McGavin, Martha Hyer, Robert Ivers, Horace McMahon.
What is the rating of The Delicate Delinquent?
The Delicate Delinquent has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy