(1982)Directed by Arthur Hiller110 min · PGComedy, Drama, Romance

“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”

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.

Al Pacinoas Ivan Travalian

Dyan Cannonas Alica Detroit

Tuesday Weldas Gloria Travalian

Bob Dishyas Morris Finestein

Bob Elliottas Patrick Dicker

Ray Gouldingas Jackie Dicker

Eric Gurryas Igor

Elva Josephsonas Bonnie (as Elva Leff)

B.J. Barieas Spike

Ari Meyersas Debbie

Benjamin H. Carlinas Geraldo

Alan Kingas Kreplich

Ken Sylkas Roger Slessinger

James Tolkanas Lt. Glass

Tony Munafoas Officer Kapinsky

Reuben Singeras Oliver Cromwell

CA Cosmo Allegrettias Fippsy Fippininni

Kevin McClarnonas Ted Brawn

Lori Tan Chinnas Mrs. Woo

Richard Belzeras Seth Shapiro

Andre Gregoryas J.J.

Judy Graubartas Miss Knoph

Jamie Tirellias Second Taxi Driver

Frederic Kimballas Larry Kotzwinkle

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