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Old Boyfriends

Old Boyfriends

... What Happens When You See Them Again?

19794.91h 43mR

Overview

When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.

Directed by Joan Tewkesbury
Written by Paul Schrader, Leonard Schrader
Produced by Edward R. Pressman, Michele Rappaport
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0M0

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Top Cast

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Dianne

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Jeff

John Belushi

John Belushi

Eric

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Wayne

Gerrit Graham

Gerrit Graham

The Fisherman

Bethel Leslie

Bethel Leslie

Mrs. Vantil

Joan Hotchkis

Joan Hotchkis

Pamela Shaw

William Bassett

William Bassett

David Brinks

N

Nina Jordan

Dylan

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Art Kopple

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Themes & Keywords

ex-boyfriendsuicidalpsychiatristfailing marriagewoman director

About Old Boyfriends

Old Boyfriends is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 1979 exploring themes of ex-boyfriend, suicidal, psychiatrist, failing marriage, woman director. Directed by Joan Tewkesbury, it stars Talia Shire, Richard Jordan, John Belushi. When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.

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