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1982-06-18 · 110 min · ★ 6.0
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
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- Directors
- Arthur Hiller
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 13,100,000
Top Cast
Al PacinoIvan Travalian
Dyan CannonAlica Detroit
Tuesday WeldGloria Travalian
Bob DishyMorris Finestein
Bob ElliottPatrick Dicker
Ray GouldingJackie Dicker
Eric GurryIgor
B.J. BarieSpike
Ari MeyersDebbie
Alan KingKreplich
James TolkanLt. Glass
Tony MunafoOfficer Kapinsky
Lori Tan ChinnMrs. Woo
Richard BelzerSeth ShapiroTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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