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Making Love

1982-02-12 · 113 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Romance

A perfect typical LA couple find their happily-ever-after life broken when the husband confronts his long-repressed attraction for other men.

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Directors
Arthur Hiller
Production companies
20th Century Fox, IndieProd Company Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000
Revenue
USD 11,897,978

Top Cast

Michael OntkeanMichael OntkeanZach
Kate JacksonKate JacksonClaire
Harry HamlinHarry HamlinBart
Wendy HillerWendy HillerWinnie Bates
Arthur HillArthur HillHenry
Nancy OlsonNancy OlsonChristine
John DukakisJohn DukakisTim
Terry KiserTerry KiserHarrington
Dennis HowardLarry
Asher BraunerAsher BraunerTed
John CalvinJohn CalvinDavid
Gwen ArnerGwen ArnerAlrene
Gary SwansonGary SwansonKen
Anne HaneyAnne HaneyLila
Stanley KamelStanley KamelCharlie
Charles LuciaCharles LuciaChip
Doug JohnsonDoug
Ben MittlemanBen
Mickey JonesMickey JonesCowboy Musician
Joseph G. MedalisJoseph G. MedalisAnnouncer

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