Necessary Parties

Movie·1988·1h 36m

Necessary Parties

Directed By

Gwen Arner

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

Fifteen-year-old Chris Mills isn't too happy with his divorcing parents. In fact, he doesn't want them to split at all, so he hires car repair shop owner -- and former attorney -- Archie Corelli to run interference for him and put a stop to the proceedings. It's a match made in heaven because Chris and Archie both have a deep desire to see the right thing done.

Written By

Barbara Dana

Producer

John Batiste, Otto Salamon

Cinematography

Gregory Andracke

Themes

marriagelawsuitfamily relationships1980ssweargetting divorcedamateur lawyer

Production House

Corelli Company

Audience Score

67%

6 votes

Skip11%
Timepass25%
Go for it38%
Perfection26%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Chris Mills

Taylor Fry

Jenny Mills

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Connie Mills

Geoff Pierson

Geoff Pierson

Stephen Mills

Danielle Marcot

Trudy

Judd Trichter

David Haverman

Stefan DeSalle

Stefan DeSalle

Ronald

Jennifer McComb

Jennifer McComb

Marion

Brenda Denmark

Mrs. Price

Jason Kristofer

Jason Kristofer

Ben

Lee Ann Galasso

Amy

Maggie Task

Mrs. Sivalo

Anthony Arkin

Anthony Arkin

Joey, the mechanic

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Archie Corelli

Barbara Dana

Carol

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Grampa Mills

Denece Ryland

Denece Ryland

Sylvia Nevins, Mom's lawyer

Gwen McGee

Gwen McGee

Clerk

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Crew

Barbara Dana

Screenplay

Gwen Arner

Gwen Arner

Director

John Batiste

Executive Producer

Otto Salamon

Producer

Gregory Andracke

Director of Photography

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