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Enemies, a Love Story

Enemies, a Love Story

The war was over. But can there ever be peace for a man with three wives?

19896.21h 59m

Overview

A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.

Directed by Paul Mazursky
Written by Paul Mazursky, Roger L. Simon, Isaac Bashevis Singer
Produced by Paul Mazursky
Box OfficeBudget: $9.5MRevenue: $7.8M

Top Cast

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

Herman Broder

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Tamara Broder

Lena Olin

Lena Olin

Masha

Małgorzata Zajączkowska

Małgorzata Zajączkowska

Yadwiga

Alan King

Alan King

Rabbi Lembeck

Judith Malina

Judith Malina

Masha's Mother

Rita Karin

Rita Karin

Mrs. Schreier

Phil Leeds

Phil Leeds

Peeheles

Elya Baskin

Elya Baskin

Yaska Kobik

Paul Mazursky

Paul Mazursky

Leon Tortshiner

About Enemies, a Love Story

Enemies, a Love Story is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1989. Directed by Paul Mazursky, it stars Ron Silver, Anjelica Huston, Lena Olin. A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.

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