On 8 September 1966, the American–British comedy adventure film Kaleidoscope premiered at the Warner Theatre in London. The film was directed by Jack Smight from a screenplay by Robert Carrington and Jane-Howard Hammerstein, with an original score composed by Stanley Myers. The starring roles were played by Warren Beatty, Susannah York, Clive Revill, and Eric Porter.
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| Kaleidoscope Poster |
Synopsis
Barney Lincoln (Warren Beatty) is a young playboy who devises the ultimate scheme to cheat the casinos. He breaks into the playing card manufacturer and marks the kaleidoscopic pattern on printing plates for the cards. Afterwards he wins at several casinos across Europe. But Barneys troubles begin when he falls in love with fashion designer Angel McGinnis (Susannah York) her father, Manny McGinnis (Clive Revill), is a Scotland Yard inspector who offers Barney a deal. He will keep quiet about the cards if Barney helps him catch international drug smuggler Harry Dominion (Eric Porter)…
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| Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln |
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| Susannah York as Angel McGinnis |
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| Clive Revill as Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis |
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| Eric Porter as Harry Dominion |
Main Cast
- Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln
- Susannah York as Angel McGinnis
- Clive Revill as Inspector 'Manny' McGinnis
- Eric Porter as Harry Dominion
- Murray Melvin as Aimes
- George Sewell as Billy
- Stanley Meadows as Jack
- John Junkin as Dominion's porter
- Larry Taylor as Dominion's chauffeur
- Yootha Joyce as museum receptionist
- Jane Birkin as "Exquisite Thing"
- George Murcell as Johnny
- Anthony Newlands as Leeds
- Jose Sukhum Boonlve as poker dealer
- Peter Blythe, John Bennett, Michael Balfour, Joan Benham as poker players
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| Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln and Yootha Joyce as museum receptionist |
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| Jane Birkin as "Exquisite Thing" and Susannah York as Angel McGinnis |
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| Murray Melvin as Aimes |
Trivia
Sandra Dee was originally cast as the female lead. However, director Jack Smight felt that she was not convincing in the role of a British woman, and she was subsequently released from her contract. Susannah York was cast as her replacement.
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| Warren Beatty as Barney Lincoln |
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| John Junkin as Dominion's porter |
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| George Murcell as Johnny |
