A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations.
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| Jack Lemmon | ... |
Scottie Templeton
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| Robby Benson | ... |
Jud Templeton
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| Lee Remick | ... |
Maggie Stratton
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| Colleen Dewhurst | ... |
Gladys Petrelli
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| John Marley | ... |
Lou Daniels
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| Kim Cattrall | ... |
Sally Haines
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| Gale Garnett | ... |
Hilary
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Teri Keane | ... |
Evelyn
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Rummy Bishop | ... |
Poker Player
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| John Dee | ... |
Poker Player
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Bob Windsor | ... |
Poker Player
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Eileen Lehman | ... |
Nurse
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Andrew Foot | ... |
Actor
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Trevor Daley | ... |
Cop
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Sid Smith | ... |
Stage Hand
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Jennifer Goldie | ... |
Nurse
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Bill McMann | ... |
Maitre d'
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Gaylyn Britton | ... |
Hatcheck Girl
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Peter Peers | ... |
Hal Schumway
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Anthony Powers | ... |
Cab Diver
(as Tony Powers)
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Bob Scarantino | ... |
Policeman
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Michael Monet | ... |
Dog Walker
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| Jim Chad | ... |
Retirement Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Billie Perkins | ... |
Girl in the rain (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bob Clark | ||
Written by
| Bernard Slade | ... | (play) |
| Bernard Slade | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Richard S. Bright | ... | executive producer |
| Garth H. Drabinsky | ... | producer |
| Hannah Hempstead | ... | associate producer |
| Joel B. Michaels | ... | producer |
Music by
| Kenneth Wannberg | ... | (as Ken Wannberg) |
Cinematography by
| Reginald H. Morris | ||
Editing by
| Richard Halsey | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard Cadger | ... | assistant editor |
| Stan Cole | ... | additional editor |
| Ian McBride | ... | additional editor |
Production Design by
| Trevor Williams | ||
Art Direction by
| Reuben Freed | ||
Costume Design by
| Suzanne Grace | ||
Makeup Department
| Frank Bianco | ... | hair stylist: New York |
| Ken Brooke | ... | makeup artist |
| James D. Brown | ... | hair stylist (as James Brown) |
| Rosemarie Gardner | ... | makeup artist: New York (as Rosemary Gardner) |
Production Management
| Gerry Arbeid | ... | production manager |
| Suzanne Lore | ... | assistant production manager |
| George Manasse | ... | production manager: New York |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Don Brough | ... | second assistant director |
| Ken Goch | ... | first assistant director |
| Alan Goluboff | ... | third assistant director |
| Michael Haley | ... | first assistant director: New York |
| Deborah L. Marrs | ... | DGA trainee: New York (as Deborah Marrs) |
Art Department
| Guenter Bartlik | ... | scenic artist |
| William Collett | ... | construction coordinator |
| Stan Conley | ... | assistant set decorator |
| James Duffy | ... | production laborer |
| Charles Dunlop | ... | assistant art director |
| Fred Geringer | ... | assistant head painter |
| Robert Gundlach | ... | art director: New York |
| Willi Holst | ... | head painter |
| Robert James | ... | lead man |
| Weits Jekel | ... | second head carpenter |
| Rondi Johnson | ... | supervising set decorator |
| William Kane | ... | property master: New York |
| Bert King | ... | production laborer |
| Denis Kirkham | ... | assistant property master (as Dennis Kirkham) |
| Elouise Meyer | ... | scenic artist: New York |
| Jack Mortellaro | ... | set dresser: New York |
| Bill Privett | ... | carpenter |
| Steve Shewchuk | ... | property master (as Steve Shewchuck) |
| Alfred Sutto | ... | head carpenter |
| Stanley Young | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Brenda Ashbee | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Patrick Drummond | ... | sound editor |
| Neil Fallon | ... | boom operator: New York |
| Wayne Griffin | ... | sound editor |
| Austin Grimaldi | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joe Grimaldi | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kelly Hall | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Kenneth Heeley-Ray | ... | sound editor |
| David Lee | ... | sound mixer |
| Dino Pigat | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator (as Stephen Switzer) |
| Don White | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| William Kane | ... | rain effects: New York |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John W. DeBlau | ... | gaffer: New York (as John De Blau) |
| Craig DiBona | ... | panaglide operator (as Craig E. Di Bona) |
| Tony Eldridge | ... | best boy |
| Ron Gillham | ... | key grip |
| Glen Goodchild | ... | best boy |
| Wayne Goodchild | ... | grip |
| Chris Holmes | ... | gaffer |
| Curt Kaufman | ... | still photographer |
| Adam Kimmel | ... | second assistant camera: New York (as Alan Kimmel) |
| Gordon Langevin | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Mazzola | ... | key grip: New York |
| Stewart Miller | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robert Paone | ... | panaglide operator: New York (as Bob Paone) |
| John Spurrell | ... | electrician |
| Barry Stetson | ... | generator operator: New York |
| Matt Tundo | ... | camera operator |
| Jack Volpe | ... | dolly grip: New York |
| Cliff West | ... | generator operator |
| Brian Woodroof | ... | electrician (as Brian Woodruff) |
Casting Department
| Clare Walker | ... | casting: Canada |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laurie Hudson | ... | wardrobe: New York (as Lorri Hudson) |
| Mary E. McLeod | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Mary McLeod) |
| Debra Starr | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Larry S. Wells | ... | wardrobe master (as Larry Wells) |
Music Department
| Leonard A. Engel | ... | music supervisor (as Len Engel) |
| Charles Gerhardt | ... | conductor |
| Gordon Langford | ... | orchestrator |
| Eric Tomlinson | ... | music recordist: EMI |
| John Kurlander | ... | music recording engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandra Marley | ... | script supervisor (as Sandra Ulosevich-Marley) |
Transportation Department
| Gary Flanagan | ... | driver (as Gary Flannagan) |
| Fred Ionson | ... | driver |
| Bill Jackson | ... | driver |
| Jim Kennedy | ... | driver |
| Joe Muscat | ... | driver |
| John Oliphant | ... | driver |
| Don Retzer | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Brad Blackwood | ... | craft service |
| Peter Cresswell | ... | researcher |
| David Daniels | ... | production assistant |
| John Forrest | ... | teamster captain: New York |
| David Foster | ... | presenter |
| Lynda Friendly | ... | unit publicist |
| Joe Gilford | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Gary Goch | ... | production consultant: New York |
| Francie Greenspoon | ... | production secretary |
| Randy Gunther | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Douglas Kelly | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Mary Jane Nolan Kelly | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Lisa King | ... | production accountant |
| Margaret Livingston | ... | assistant to producer |
| Suzanne Lore | ... | production coordinator |
| Lyn Lucibello | ... | assistant accountant |
| Jeffrey Marvin | ... | production assistant: New York (as Jeff Marvin) |
| Heather McIntosh | ... | production controller |
| Christine Pittel | ... | assistant to producer |
| Douy Swofford | ... | title designer |
| Alesandra M. Tabor | ... | production office coordinator: New York |
| Lawrence Turman | ... | presenter |
| Lorraine Valentine | ... | production accountant |
| Rich Watts | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Tiberius Film Productions
- Turman-Foster Company (Executive Producers)
Distributors
- Pan-Canadian Film Distributors (1980) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1985) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
- PolyGram Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B.C.I. Casting (casting: New York)
- Carolco Pictures (funding)
- Chicago Roller Skate Company (roller skates supplied by)
- Cine Guarantors Inc. (completion guarantee)
- E.M.I. Recording Studios London (music recording)
- Film Opticals of Canada (opticals)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
- Pathé Sound and Post Production Center (music recorded at)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
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| Taglines | There's more to being a father than just having a son. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,400,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | An accomplished, self-taught pianist, Jack Lemmon wrote the theme for the movie Tribute (1980). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tribute/La Cage aux Folles II/Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen/American Pop/The Day After Trinity (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | We Still Have Time See more » |
| Quotes |
Scottie Templeton:
I spent a little time in the hospital, Maggie. It turns out that I'm in less than perfect health. Maggie Stratton: [quavering] how imperfect? Scottie Templeton: Well, I'll tell you. When they advise you to get your affairs in order, you tend to think they're posting a closing notice. See more » |