The Turning Point of Jim Malloy

1975 1h 30m EN

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BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The son of a small-town doctor returns to his hometown after being kicked out of Yale, and begins a new career on the town's newspaper.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Savage
Jim Malloy
Biff McGuire
Doctor Mike Malloy
Peggy McCay
Mrs. Malloy
Gig Young
Ray Whitehead
Kathleen Quinlan
Edith Evans
Janis Paige
Lonnie
Allan Miller
Dr. Enright
Frank Campanella
Lintzie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank D. Gilroy
Writers: Frank D. Gilroy, John O'Hara
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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John Savage and Biff McGuire and Peggy McCay carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0073826 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frank D. Gilroy directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
251 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4John Savage and Biff McGuire and Peggy McCay carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0073826 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.