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Harvey

Harvey

19726.81h 16m

Overview

Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in her plans to marry off her daughter. However, when she decides to put Elwood in a mental institution, a mix-up occurs, and she finds herself committed instead. It's now up to Elwood and "Harvey" to straighten out the mess.

Directed by Fielder Cook
Written by Jacqueline Babbin, Audrey Maas, Mary Chase
Produced by Ronald H. Gilbert, David Susskind
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Top Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

Elwood P. Dowd

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes

Veta Louise Simmons

Marian Hailey

Marian Hailey

Myrtle Mae Simmons

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Dorothy Blackburn

Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet

Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn

Nurse Ruth Kelly

Jesse White

Jesse White

Duane Wilson

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan

Dr. Lyman Sanderson

John McGiver

John McGiver

Dr. William R. Chumley

Arlene Francis

Arlene Francis

Betty Chumley

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Judge Omar Gaffney

About Harvey

Harvey is a comedy, fantasy, tv movie film released in 1972. Directed by Fielder Cook, it stars James Stewart, Helen Hayes, Marian Hailey. Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in her plans to marry off her daughter. However, when she decides to put Elwood in a mental institution, a mix-up occurs, and she finds herself committed instead. It's now up to Elwood and "Harvey" to straighten out the mess.

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