The Jackpot
1950, English. Directed by Walter Lang.
He had a wife, two kids, a home of his own, a job with a future and then POOR JIMMY WON THE $24,000 RADIO JACKPOT!
Bill Lawrence wins a bevy of prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them in order to pay the taxes incurred.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Walter LangDirector
- James StewartBill Lawrence
- Barbara HaleAmy Lawrence
- James GleasonHarry Summers
- Fred ClarkAndrew Woodruff
- Alan MowbrayLeslie
- Patricia MedinaHilda Jones
- Natalie WoodPhyllis Lawrence
- Tommy RettigTommy Lawrence
- Robert GistPete Spooner
- Lyle TalbotFred Burns
- Marjorie HollidayTelephone Operator (uncredited)
- Minerva UrecalWoman Trying On Hats (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John McNulty, Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
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The Jackpot: quick answers
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How long is The Jackpot?
The Jackpot runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Jackpot have a post-credits scene?
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The Jackpot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Jackpot is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Jackpot on?
The Jackpot isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1950. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Jackpot?
If you liked The Jackpot, try La vita è bella, Airheads, Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling.
Who directed The Jackpot?
The Jackpot (1950) was directed by Walter Lang and stars James Stewart, Barbara Hale, James Gleason.