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Overview

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Director:
Norman Jewison
Writers:
Valerie Curtin (written by) &
Barry Levinson (written by)
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Release Date:
17 December 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
What a present for Christmas [US Theatrical] more
Plot:
When a professional couple who have lived & worked together for many years finally decide to marry,... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Bland and tiresome. more (16 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Burt Reynolds ... Richard Babson

Goldie Hawn ... Paula McCullen
Jessica Tandy ... Eleanor McCullen
Barnard Hughes ... Tim McCullen
Audra Lindley ... Ann Babson
Keenan Wynn ... Tom Babson

Ron Silver ... Larry Weisman

Carol Locatell ... Nellie Ballou
Richard Libertini ... Jorge Medina

Peggy Walton-Walker ... Carol Brandon

Noah Hathaway ... Lyle Ballou
Mikey Martin ... Robbie Ballou
Helen Page Camp ... Maid
Joan Pringle ... Doria
Vincent J. Isaac ... Cab Driver
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Additional Details

Runtime:
116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Buffalo, New York, USA more

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Trivia:
The film's writers Barry Levinson and Valerie Curtin based the script on their very own marriage. more
Quotes:
Paula McCullen: Breasts too large, Richard? Every female character you create has breasts too large.
Richard Babson: Mmm... but I make them suffer for it.
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Movie Connections:
References Since You Went Away (1944) more
Soundtrack:
Think About Love more

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2 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Bland and tiresome., 28 August 1999
Author: gridoon

Burt Reynolds' appealing performance is the only thing one can recommend about this aimless, extremely mild comedy. It's so bland that it seems more like a kiddie film. The supporting characters are mostly annoying caricatures. By the end, you'll be feeling that the movie wasn't really worth your time.

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