The Mating Season

1980 1h 36m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

ComedyRomanceTV Movie

Synopsis

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They say opposites attract, but could a romance possibly develop between an attorney, successful at work but unlucky in love, and a divorced man whose main interest is birdwatching?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lucie Arnaz
Sydney Wyatt
Laurence Luckinbill
Harry McClain
Swoosie Kurtz
Roberta
Diane Stilwell
Terry Underwood
Joel Brooks
Paul Wagner
Bob Herman
Max
Anne Haney
Elizabeth
Megan Follows
Laura McLain

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Writers: Larry Grusin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, shot by Norman Leigh. 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 John Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dennis M. O'Connor 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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Lucie Arnaz and Laurence Luckinbill and Swoosie Kurtz carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0081140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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

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The take

John Llewellyn Moxey directs. Norman Leigh behind the camera. John Morris scores. Dennis M. O'Connor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, shot by Norman Leigh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Morris. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Dennis M. O'Connor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lucie Arnaz and Laurence Luckinbill and Swoosie Kurtz carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0081140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.