The Joker Is Wild_
"The Most Electric Performance That Ever Shocked and Fascinated an Audience!"
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
Starring
Frank Sinatra, Mitzi Gaynor, Jeanne Crain
Box Office
$3.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Joker Is Wild earned $3.0M worldwide on a $2.4M budget — a 25% return on investment.
Year context
The Joker Is Wild was released 69 years ago in 1957.
The Joker Is Wild is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 2h 6m.
CAST (20)
Frank Sinatra
Joe E. Lewis
Mitzi Gaynor
Martha Stewart
Jeanne Crain
Letty Page
Eddie Albert
Austin Mack
Beverly Garland
Cassie Mack
Jackie Coogan
Swifty Morgan
Barry Kelley
Hugh McCarthy
Ted de Corsia
Georgie Parker
Leonard Graves
Tim Coogan
Valerie Allen
Chorine
HH
Hank Henry
Burlesque Comedian
Sophie Tucker
Sophie Tucker (uncredited)
Eric Alden
Doorman at the Copacabana (uncredited)
Jerry Antes
Vegas Speciality Dancer (uncredited)
Bill Baldwin
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Waiter (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
Heckler at the Copacabana (uncredited)
Russ Bender
Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
JB
John Benson
Hood (uncredited)
Billie Bird
Ticket Seller / Cashier (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.4M
Budget
$3.0M
Revenue
+25%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (154 votes)
Budget
$2,400,000
Box Office
$3,000,000
Profit
+$600,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Joker Is Wild about?
A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss.
How long is The Joker Is Wild?
The Joker Is Wild has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who stars in The Joker Is Wild?
The cast of The Joker Is Wild includes Frank Sinatra, Mitzi Gaynor, Jeanne Crain, Eddie Albert, Beverly Garland.
How much did The Joker Is Wild make at the box office?
The Joker Is Wild earned $3,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,400,000.
What is the rating of The Joker Is Wild?
The Joker Is Wild has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 154 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music
