1957 The Joker is Wild A Prohibition-era nightclub crooner has his career is cut short when his throat is slashed by a mob boss. Credits Director Charles Vidor Writer Oscar Saul Cinematographer Daniel L. Fapp Cast Frank Sinatra , Mitzi Gaynor , Jeanne Crain , Eddie Albert , Beverly Garland , Jackie Coogan , Barry Kelley , Ted de Corsia , Leonard Graves , Valerie Allen Studios Paramount Pictures , AMBL Productions Genres Drama Music External IMDb Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax