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Summary
An over-the-hill movie producer marries a wealthy, spiteful woman and closeted lesbian just to please his spoiled daughter who then, in an attempt to spite him, seduces both a wealthy playboy and a local screenwriter.
Good for
- Friends night
- Pure escapism
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You're watching with family
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 37GoodWatch 41
Letterboxd · 557 ratings2.8/5
IMDb4.7
Audience score8%
Running time
2 h 1 min
A typical length for dramas, +12 min on the typical 109
typical 109121Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 21 more
Released
1975
June 20, 1975
51 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Golden Globe Awards1975 to 1976
- Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture1976Won
- Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture1976Won
- Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture1975Won
Academy Awards1976
- Actress in a Supporting Role1976Nominated
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesModerate
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 13 more27 people
- Kirk DouglasMike Wayne
- Alexis SmithDeidre Milford Granger
- David JanssenTom Colt
- George HamiltonDavid Milford
- Melina MercouriKarla
- Gary ConwayHugh
- Brenda VaccaroLinda
- Deborah RaffinJanuary
Lillian RandolphMabel- RVRenata VanniMaria
Mark RobertsRheingold- JRJohn RoperFranco
Leonard SachsDr. Peterson
Jim BolesScotty- AMAnn Marie MoeldersGirl at El Morocco
- MMMaureen McCluskeyBeautiful People
- HFHarley FarberBeautiful People
- MMMichael MilliusBeautiful People
- TFTony FerraraBeautiful People
Trudy MarshallMyrna
Phil FosterCab Driver- EGEddie GarrettMaitre d' at Polo Lounge
- SFSig FrohlichWaiter
Kelly LangeWeather Lady
Directing · 1
- Guy Green Director
Writing · 2
- Julius J. Epstein Writer
- Jacqueline Susann Novel
Production · 2
- Irving Mansfield Executive Producer
- Howard W. Koch Producer
Camera · 1
- John A. Alonzo Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Rita Roland Editor
Sound · 1
- Henry Mancini Original Music Composer
Art · 3
- John DeCuir Production Design
- Dan Perri Title Designer
- Ruby R. Levitt Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 4
- Moss Mabry Costume Design
- Lee Harman Makeup Artist
- Vivienne Walker Hairstylist
- Hank Edds Makeup Artist
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