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    The Carpetbaggers

    PG1964 · Drama · 2h 30m

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  1. The Carpetbaggers is a 1964 American drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk, based on the best-selling 1961 novel The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins and starring George Peppard as Jonas Cord, a character based loosely on Howard Hughes, and Alan Ladd in his last role as Nevada Smith, a former Western gunslinger turned actor.

  2. George Peppard stars as Jonas Cord, a ruthless businessman who inherits a chemical empire and diversifies into aviation and film. Based on a novel by Harold Robbins, the film features Alan Ladd, Robert Cummings, Martha Hyer and others.

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    • Drama, Romance
    • Edward Dmytryk
    • 1964-10-21
  3. A young tycoon takes Hollywood by storm to quench his thirst for power. Cast & Crew. Read More. Edward Dmytryk. Director. George Peppard. Jonas Cord, Jr. Carroll Baker. Rina Marlowe. Alan Ladd. Nevada Smith. Bob Cummings. Dan Pierce. Martha Hyer. Jennie Denton. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. MPAA Rating. Genre. Drama. Adaptation.

  4. The Carpetbaggers is a 1961 bestselling novel by Harold Robbins, which was adapted into a 1964 film of the same title. The prequel Nevada Smith (1966) was also based on a character in the novel. In the United States, the term "carpetbagger" refers to an outsider relocating to exploit locals. [1] .

  5. The Carpetbaggers (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

  6. PG. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 238. Harold Robbins' tale of the ruthless men and beautiful women who shaped Hollywood. Harold Robbins' best seller about '30s Hollywood...

  7. A film about a ruthless young tycoon who builds planes, directs movies, and marries his stepmother in 1930s Hollywood. George Peppard stars as Jonas Cord, a character inspired by Howard Hughes, who faces business rivals, personal conflicts, and his own demons.

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