The Affair (1971)
There's Always Vanilla (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 33min
- Comedy, Drama
- 11 Feb 1972 (USA)
- Movie
A young man returns to his home city of Pittsburgh and moves in with an older woman whom he begins to rely on for emotional and financial support.
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Cast
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Raymond Laine | ... |
Chris Bradley
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| Judith Ridley | ... |
Lynn Harris
(as Judith Streiner)
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Johanna Lawrence | ... |
Terri Terrific
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Richard Ricci | ... |
Michael Dorian
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Roger McGovern | ... |
Roger Bradley
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Ron Jaye | ... |
Fox
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Bob Wilson | ... |
TV Network Executive
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Louise Sahene | ... |
Samantha
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Christopher Priore | ... |
Chris Junior - Terri's Son
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| Robert Trow | ... |
Ralph
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Bryson Randolph | ... |
Mr. Manspeaker
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Val Stanley | ... |
Rug Commercial Director
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Vincent D. Survinski | ... |
Delivery Man
(as Vincent Survinski)
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Eleanor Schirra | ... |
Mrs. Harris
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| S. William Hinzman | ... |
Drunk Guy in Bar
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Mike Marracino | ... |
Bartender
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Lee Hartman | ... |
TV Reporter
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Thomas Ashwell | ... |
Abortionist Doctor
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| George Kosana | ... |
Abortionist Thug
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Bob Stevens | ... |
Crewman
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Dorrit Chase | ... |
Mrs. Bradley
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Helen Tumpson | ... |
Actress in Beer Commercial
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Donald Neeld | ... |
Advertising Executive #1
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Al Croft | ... |
Advertising Executive #2
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Roger Ray | ... |
Landlord
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Ken Peters | ... |
Interviewer
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Elsie Doughty | ... |
Self
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| Richard France | ... |
Broadway Producer on TV
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Nat Carter | ... |
Lynn's Husband
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| George A. Romero | ... |
Beer Commercial Director (voice)
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Lane Carroll | ... |
Actress in Rug Commercial (uncredited)
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Jack Dutch | ... |
Crewperson (uncredited)
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| John A. Russo | ... |
Music Producer (uncredited)
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| Russell Streiner | ... |
Beer Commercial Assistant Director (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George A. Romero | ||
Written by
| Rudy Ricci | ... | (the film was made from a story and screenplay written by) (as Rudolph J. Ricci) |
Produced by
| H. Cramer Riblett | ... | assistant producer (as Cramer Riblett) |
| John A. Russo | ... | producer |
| Russell Streiner | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jim Drake | ||
| Steve Gorn | ||
Cinematography by
| George A. Romero | ... | (the film was photographed by) |
Editing by
| George A. Romero | ... | (the film was edited by) |
Production Design by
| Vincent D. Survinski | ... | (as Vincent Survinski) |
Costume Design by
| Carol Muldoon | ||
Makeup Department
| Luigi Caesar Caruso | ... | hair stylist |
| Bonnie Priore | ... | makeup artist |
Sound Department
| Gary Streiner | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Carlyle Belland | ... | grip |
| S. William Hinzman | ... | grip (as William Hinzman) |
| Paul McCollough | ... | assistant camera |
| Greg Treleaven | ... | grip |
Music Department
| Jim Drake | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Steve Gorn | ... | music performer: electronic music |
| Mike Marracino | ... | composer: additional music |
Additional Crew
| Lee Hessel | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
- The Latent Image (this is a film from)
- At Play With the Angels (copyright: 1971 by)
Distributors
- Cambist Films (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Jack H. Harris Enterprises (1973) (United States) (theatrical) (re-titled re-release, as 'The Affair')
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP) (1973) (Canada) (theatrical) (as 'The Affair')
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Arrow Video (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Capelight Pictures (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (1998) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- RCA (the music was recorded by)
- WRS Labs (the music was recorded by)
- WRS Labs (color by)
- Point View Restaurant (special thanks to)
- Spotlite Lounge (special thanks to)
- Gateway Clipper (special thanks to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Chris Bradley is a young man who returns to his home city of Pittsburgh after several years of drifting and working odd jobs around the country since his discharge from the U.S. Army. Not wanting to move back in with his father and return to the family busies of manufacturing baby food, Chris meets and shacks up with Lynn, an older woman who works as a model in local TV commercials and becomes his 'sugar mama,' supporting him financially and emotionally. This begins to put a strain on the affair, especially when Lynn finds out that she's pregnant and does not feel that Chris would make a responsible father or husband. Written by matt-282 |
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| Taglines | There's more to love than just moving in See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $70,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is George A. Romero's second film, and according to him, his worst. He stated that the writer was "very lazy" and showed little interest in the production, leaving halfway through the shooting. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Zombie Jamboree: The 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wild Mountain Thyme See more » |
| Quotes |
Chris Bradley:
Dad, I just don't want to go to work in your baby food factory. And, I don't want to sell vacuum cleaners. I don't want to sell little toy plastic aircraft carriers. I don't wanna... I don't know what I want. Mr. Bradley: Chris, I think I understand what you're talking about. A little bit anyway. But these problems are a little bit like going to Howard Johnsons for some ice cream. You can get all kinds of wild, exotic flavors. But somehow, you always wind up with vanilla. Chris Bradley: Oh, Jesus Christ, Dad, I could cry! Mr. Bradley: You get what I mean? Now one thing, just once in a while... Chris Bradley: [interupting] Now hold on, Dad! What about the poor bastard who gets hung up on butter peacan? Mr. Bradley: He's disappointed when he can't get it. There's always vanilla, Chris. Always vanilla. Chris Bradley: That's what it all comes down to? Mr. Bradley: If you get what I mean. See more » |