Hollywood or Bust (1956)

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A COAST TO COAST FUN TOOT!

The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...

• Released: 1956-12-06
• Genres: Comedy
• Runtime: 1h 35m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 79 votes

Directed by Frank Tashlin.

Top cast

• Dean Martin as Steve Wiley
• Jerry Lewis as Malcolm Smith
• Pat Crowley as Terry Roberts
• Maxie Rosenbloom as Bookie Benny
• Anita Ekberg as Actress Anita
• Willard Waterman as Manager Neville
• Richard Karlan as Sammy Ross
• Richard Alexander as Western Actor
• Leon Alton as Casino Patron
• Adelle August as Dancer

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Hollywood or Bust

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• India: rent on Amazon Video
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video

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