Movie·1982·1h 50m
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Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
Directed By
Arthur Hiller
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
Written By
Israel Horovitz
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Music
Dave Grusin
Editor
William Reynolds
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Al Pacino
Ivan Travalian
Dyan Cannon
Alica Detroit
Tuesday Weld
Gloria Travalian
Bob Dishy
Morris Finestein
Bob Elliott
Patrick Dicker
Ray Goulding
Jackie Dicker
Eric Gurry
Igor
Elva Josephson
Bonnie (as Elva Leff)
B.J. Barie
Spike
Ari Meyers
Debbie
Benjamin H. Carlin
Geraldo
Alan King
Kreplich
Ken Sylk
Roger Slessinger
James Tolkan
Lt. Glass
Tony Munafo
Officer Kapinsky
Reuben Singer
Oliver Cromwell
Cosmo Allegretti
Fippsy Fippininni
Kevin McClarnon
Ted Brawn
// crew
Crew
Arthur Hiller
Director
Israel Horovitz
Writer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Irwin Winkler
Producer
William Reynolds
Editor
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
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