The Million Dollar Nickel (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1952, The Million Dollar Nickel is a documentary film directed by Peter Ballbusch, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Short subject anti-communist 'documentary' in which foreign-born movie stars such as Leslie Caron and Ricardo Montalban urge the audience (in their native tongues, subtitled) to write letters home speaking of how wonderful life in the United States is.
Who’s in it. The Million Dollar Nickel stars Ricardo Montalban as Himself, Leslie Caron as Herself, Zsa Zsa Gabor as Herself and Pier Angeli as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Million Dollar Nickel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Million Dollar Nickel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Million Dollar Nickel tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Million Dollar Nickel (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Million Dollar Nickel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Million Dollar Nickel worth watching?
- The Million Dollar Nickel holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Million Dollar Nickel?
- The Million Dollar Nickel stars Ricardo Montalban, Leslie Caron, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Pier Angeli.
- When was The Million Dollar Nickel released?
- The Million Dollar Nickel was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.