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"Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation."

1982 1h 50m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 121

ComedyDramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”

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Cast

Al Pacino
Ivan Travalian
Dyan Cannon
Alica Detroit
Tuesday Weld
Gloria Travalian
Bob Dishy
Morris Finestein
Bob Elliott
Patrick Dicker
Ray Goulding
Jackie Dicker
Eric Gurry
Igor
Elva Josephson
Bonnie (as Elva Leff)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arthur Hiller
Writers: Israel Horovitz
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arthur Hiller, shot by Victor J. Kemper. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dave Grusin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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ERA

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Editor William Reynolds shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Al Pacino and Dyan Cannon and Tuesday Weld carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0083598 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Arthur Hiller directs. Victor J. Kemper behind the camera. Dave Grusin scores. William Reynolds cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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144 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Arthur Hiller, shot by Victor J. Kemper. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Dave Grusin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor William Reynolds shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Al Pacino and Dyan Cannon and Tuesday Weld carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.".
7IMDB entry: tt0083598 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.