

Twice in a Lifetime
1985-10-23 · 111 min · ★ 5.7
A middle-aged steelworker is content with his job and his family, but feels that something is missing in his life. On his 50th birthday, he stops in at a local bar for a drink to celebrate. He finds himself attracted to the young, very sexy barmaid--and, to his surprise, he finds that she is also very attracted to him.
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- Directors
- Bud Yorkin
- Production companies
- Bud Yorkin Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Gene HackmanHarry MacKenzie
Ann-MargretAudrey Minelli
Ellen BurstynKate MacKenzie
Amy MadiganSunny
Ally SheedyHelen
Stephen LangKeith
Brian DennehyNick
Darrell LarsonJerry
Chris ParkerTim
Micole MercurioBetty
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