Starting Over (1979)
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- R
- 1h 45min
- Comedy, Romance
- 05 Oct 1979 (USA)
- Movie
A divorced man falls in love, but somehow he can't get over his ex-wife. This affects his love life in comic ways. Based on Dan Wakefield's novel.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Burt Reynolds | ... |
Phil Potter
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| Jill Clayburgh | ... |
Marilyn Holmberg
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| Candice Bergen | ... |
Jessica Potter
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| Charles Durning | ... |
Michael (Mickey) Potter
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| Frances Sternhagen | ... |
Marva Potter
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Paul
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| Mary Kay Place | ... |
Marie
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| MacIntyre Dixon | ... |
Dan Ryan
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| Jay O. Sanders | ... |
Larry
(as Jay Sanders)
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| Charles Kimbrough | ... |
Salesman
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Richard Whiting | ... |
Everett
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| Alfie Wise | ... |
Workshop Member
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| Wallace Shawn | ... |
Workshop Member
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| Sturgis Warner | ... |
John Morganson
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Mary Catherine Wright | ... |
Student 1
(as Mary C. Wright)
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| Daniel Stern | ... |
Student 2
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George Hirsch | ... |
Student 3
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| Ian Martin | ... |
Doorman
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Aerin Asher | ... |
Lord & Taylor Lady
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Ben Pesner | ... |
Victor
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| Mort Marshall | ... |
Room Service Waiter
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Gilmer McCormick | ... |
Stephanie
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| Helen Stenborg | ... |
Older Woman
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Michael Kaufman | ... |
Clerk
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Marvin Lichterman | ... |
Husband
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| Anne DeSalvo | ... |
Wife
(as Anne De Salvo)
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Connie Fleming | ... |
Babysitter
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Alison Stevens | ... |
Marie's Daughter
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Michael McDermott | ... |
Marie's Son
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| Russell Horton | ... |
Man #2
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Harold Lamson | ... |
Mark
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Michael Bellaran | ... |
Small Boy
(as Michael Belleran)
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Deborah Reagan | ... |
Young Woman - Young Couple
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| Kevin Bacon | ... |
Husband - Young Couple
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Tara King | ... |
Checkout Girl
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A.C. Weary | ... |
Athletic Father
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| Lisa Sloan | ... |
Mother of Kid
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Gaby Glatzer | ... |
Kid
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Thomas James Riselli | ... |
Key Maker
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Harriet Rawlings | ... |
Bloomingdale's Crowd
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Simon McQueen | ... |
Bloomingdale's Crowd
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Stacy Holiday | ... |
Bloomingdale's Crowd
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Nadine Darling | ... |
Bloomingdale's Crowd
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Kitty Muldoon | ... |
Bloomingdale's Couple
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John Murray | ... |
Bloomingdale's Couple
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Eric Geier | ... |
Bloomingdale's Couple
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Sol Schwade | ... |
Man in Market
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Tony Romano | ... |
Boston Man
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Matteo Cafiso | ... |
Pupil at School (uncredited)
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Laurie Gould | ... |
Piano Instructor (uncredited)
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| Adam Joseph | ... |
Adam / Child in School Playground (uncredited)
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| Jon Lonoff | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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Peter Pitula | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alan J. Pakula | ||
Written by
| Dan Wakefield | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| James L. Brooks | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| James L. Brooks | ... | producer |
| Isabel Halliburton | ... | associate producer (as Isabel M. Halliburton) |
| Alan J. Pakula | ... | producer |
| Douglas Wick | ... | associate producer (as Douglas Z. Wick) |
Music by
| Marvin Hamlisch | ||
Cinematography by
| Sven Nykvist | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Marion Rothman | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Marlayna Franklin | ... | assistant editor |
| Scott Vickrey | ... | assistant editor |
| Kathleen Korth | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Juliet Taylor | ||
Production Design by
| George Jenkins | ||
Set Decoration by
| Philip Smith | ... | (as Phil Smith) |
| Harold McConnell Jr. | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| John Boxer | ||
Makeup Department
| Frank Bianco | ... | hair stylist |
| Tom Ellingwood | ... | makeup artist |
| Robert Jiras | ... | makeup artist (as Bob Jiras) |
| Mike Maggi | ... | makeup artist (as Michael Maggi) |
| Craig Lyman | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Lindsley Parsons Jr. | ... | executive production manager: Paramount (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Herbert W. Gains | ... | second assistant director (as Herb Gains) |
| Alex Hapsas | ... | assistant director |
| Lewis Gould | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Michael Bird | ... | set dresser |
| James Halligan | ... | construction grip (as Jim Halligan) |
| Harry Lynott | ... | shop craftsman |
| Michael Molly | ... | assistant art director |
| David Moon | ... | chargeman scenic artist (as Dave Moon) |
| Walter Stocklin | ... | property master (as Walter A. Stocklin) |
Sound Department
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editor (as Lou Cerborino) |
| Norman Gay | ... | loop editor |
| Vito L. Ilardi | ... | boom operator (as Vito Ilardi) |
| Marc Laub | ... | supervising sound editor (as Marc M. Laub) |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Denine Rowan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James Sabat | ... | sound mixer |
| Louis Sabat | ... | recordist |
| Greg Sheldon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Arthur Bloom | ... | boom operator: New York City & Boston (uncredited) |
| Jack C. Jacobsen | ... | sound mixer: New York & Boston (uncredited) |
| James Perdue | ... | sound recordist: New York & Boston (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| William Canfield | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunts |
| Trudy Clemens | ... | stunt woman |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Anthony Brook | ... | first assistant cameraman (as Anthony S. Brooke) |
| Ricki-Ellen Brooke | ... | second assistant cameraman (as Ricki Brooke) |
| Russell Engels | ... | gaffer (as Rusty Engels) |
| James Finnerty | ... | key grip (as Jim Finnerty) |
| Michael Ginsburg | ... | stillman |
| Fred Schuler | ... | camera operator |
| Michael F. Burke | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Micky Wilson | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sylvia Fay | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| William Loger | ... | costumer |
| Norman Salling | ... | wardrobe: Mr. Reynolds' |
| Rose Trimarco | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Frank Simpson | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| William C. Carruth | ... | music editor (as William Carruth) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maggie James | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| William Curry | ... | teamster captain |
Additional Crew
| Harry Clein | ... | executive in charge of publicity |
| Christopher Cronyn | ... | assistant to: Mr. Garrity |
| William C. Gerrity | ... | production executive |
| Adeline Leonard Seakwood | ... | production office coordinator (as Adeline Leonard) |
| Margery Leonard | ... | assistant to: Mr. Pakula |
| Donald Warnock | ... | photo double (Austin Pendleton) / photo double: Austin Pendleton |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents) (An Alan J. Pakula Film) (A James L. Brooks Production)
- Century Associates (copyright holder)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (as Paramount) (A Gulf+Westerm Company)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1982) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (France) (tv)
- RCA (II) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Camera Mart-New York (production facilities: New York)
- The Boston Garden (thanks to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Burt Reynolds is an attractive middle-aged man who suffers a crisis of confidence when ditched by his ambitious singer wife (Candice Bergen), until he begins to forge a new new relationship with an equally insecure teacher (Jill Clayburgh). But when the wife attempts a reconciliation--seduction followed by a truly excruciating song she has composed for him--he realizes where his loyalty lies. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life...One way, or the other. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Originally director Alan J. Pakula did not want Burt Reynolds for the Phil Potter part, feeling he was not the right type: he wanted a New York-trained actor along the lines of Al Pacino or Dustin Hoffman. But Reynolds lobbied hard for the role, and Pakula finally let him audition. After two auditions, Reynolds had the role, and Pakula subsequently has praised his work in the film. See more » |
| Goofs | During an outdoor grade school carnival, bathing suit-clad Marilyn participates in a dunk tank concession in the dead of a Boston winter. In reality, she would freeze. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 10/When a Stranger Calls/Starting Over/Apocalypse Now (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Better Than Ever See more » |
| Quotes |
Michael Potter:
[to crowd observing Phil's anxiety attack]
Anybody have a Valium? [everyone in crowd reaches into purses and pockets] See more » |