

The Solitary Man
1979-10-09 · 96 min · ★ 7.5
A family man must make an adjustment after his wife of fifteen years one day blurts out that she wants a divorce and leaves him to construct a new life.
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- Directors
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Production companies
- John Conboy Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Earl HollimanDave Keyes
Carrie SnodgressSharon Keyes
Robbie RistDavey Jr.
Lane SmithJack Collins
Lara ParkerLisa Tobin
Nicolas CosterBud Hensen
Michelle PfeifferTricia
Bill MoreyJake Shields
Sandy WardMr. Hendricks
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