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Memories of Me
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Memories of Me

1988-09-28 · 103 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama

After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.

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Directors
Henry Winkler
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billy CrystalBilly CrystalAbbie
Alan KingAlan KingAbe
JoBeth WilliamsJoBeth WilliamsLisa
Janet CarrollJanet CarrollDorothy Davis
David AckroydDavid Ackroyd1st Assistant Director
Phil FondacaroPhil FondacaroHorace Bosco
Robert PastorelliRobert PastorelliAl (Broccoli)
Mark L. TaylorMark L. Taylor2nd Assistant Director
Peter ElblingPeter ElblingDirector
Larry CedarLarry Cedar1st Assistant Director (Soap)
Sheryl BernsteinSheryl BernsteinDancer
Sean ConnerySean ConnerySean Connery (uncredited)
Zachary BenjaminYoung Abbie
Karl LukasKarl LukasBartender
Joe SheaStan Kantor
Joe 'Flash' RileyTango
Billy BeckBilly BeckAngry Man
Margarito MendozaMariachi Trumpet Player
Noni WhiteNoni WhiteWaitress
Sue RihrSheila

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