The Bachelor Party

The Bachelor Party

They'll live it up tonight!

1957 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.

Directed by Delbert Mann · Written by Paddy Chayefsky

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