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Phil Potter (Reynolds) is a low-key, contented magazine writer who tries to put his life back together after his wife (Bergen) opts for independence as a singer-songwriter. Wacky nursery school teacher (Clayburgh) tries to help him surmount the emotional hurdles, but it's rough as he's still hung up on his ex-wife.
Original Release
10/05/1979
US Release
10/05/1979
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Burt Reynolds | Phil Potter |
Jill Clayburgh | Marilyn Holmberg / Marilyn Holmburg |
Candice Bergen | Jessica Potter |
Charles Durning | Michael (Mickey) Potter / Michael "Mickey" Potter |
Frances Sternhagen | Marva Potter |
Austin Pendleton | Paul |
Mary Kay Place | Marie |
MacIntyre Dixon | Dan Ryan |
Jay O. Sanders | Larry |
Charles Kimbrough | Salesman |
Directors
Writers
Dan Wakefield, James L. Brooks
Cast
Name | Character |
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Burt Reynolds | Phil Potter |
Jill Clayburgh | Marilyn Holmberg / Marilyn Holmburg |
Candice Bergen | Jessica Potter |
Charles Durning | Michael (Mickey) Potter / Michael "Mickey" Potter |
Frances Sternhagen | Marva Potter |
Austin Pendleton | Paul |
Mary Kay Place | Marie |
MacIntyre Dixon | Dan Ryan |
Jay O. Sanders | Larry |
Charles Kimbrough | Salesman |
Richard Whiting | Everett |
Alfie Wise | Workshop Member |
Wallace Shawn | Workshop Member |
Sturgis Warner | John Morganson |
Mary Catherine Wright | Student 1 |
Daniel Stern | Student 2 |
George Hirsch | Student 3 |
Ian Martin | Doorman |
Aerin Asher | Lord & Taylor Lady |
Ben Pesner | Victor |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Alan J. Pakula | Producer |
James L. Brooks | Producer |
Isabel Halliburton | Producer |
Douglas Wick | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1980 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1980 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1980 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |