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The Goodbye Girl
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The Goodbye Girl

1977-11-27 · 111 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama · Romance

After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.

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Directors
Herbert Ross
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rastar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 102,000,000

Top Cast

Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussElliot Garfield
Marsha MasonMarsha MasonPaula McFadden
Quinn CummingsQuinn CummingsLucy McFadden
Paul BenedictPaul BenedictMark
Barbara RhoadesBarbara RhoadesDonna
Theresa MerrittTheresa MerrittMrs. Crosby
Michael ShawnRonnie
Patricia PearcyPatricia PearcyRhonda
Gene CastleAssistant Choreographer
Marilyn SokolMarilyn SokolLinda
Anita DanglerAnita DanglerMrs. Morganweiss
Victoria BoothbyVictoria BoothbyMrs. Bodine
Robert CostanzoRobert CostanzoLiquor Store Salesman
Pancho GonzálezMugger
Jose MachadoMugger
Hubert KellyHubert KellyMugger
Dana LauritaCynthia
David S. Cass Sr.David S. Cass Sr.Drunk
Clarence FelderCritic
Loyita ChapelStrip Club Dancer

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