

The Catered Affair
1956-06-14 · 94 min · ★ 7.2
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
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- Directors
- Richard Brooks
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bette DavisAgnes Hurley
Ernest BorgnineTom Hurley
Debbie ReynoldsJane Hurley
Barry FitzgeraldJack Conlon
Rod TaylorRalph Halloran
Robert F. SimonMr. Halloran
Madge KennedyMrs. Halloran
Dorothy StickneyMrs. Rafferty
Carol VeazieMrs. Casey
Joan CamdenAlice
Ray StricklynEddie Hurley
Jay AdlerSam Leiter
Dan TobinHotel Caterer
Mae ClarkeSaleswoman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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