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Husbands

Husbands

A comedy about life, death and freedom.

19706.72h 11m

Overview

A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.

Directed by John Cassavetes
Written by John Cassavetes
Produced by Al Ruban
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Harry

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Archie Black

John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes

Gus Demetri

Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre

Mary Tynan

J

Jenny Lee Wright

Pearl Billingham

N

Noelle Kao

Julie

J

John Kullers

Red

M

Meta Shaw Stevens

Annie

L

Leola Harlow

Leola

D

Delores Delmar

The Countess

Themes & Keywords

hotellondon, englandcasinoalcoholmale friendshiplong island, new yorkfriendsfamily

About Husbands

Husbands is a comedy, drama film released in 1970 exploring themes of hotel, london, england, casino, alcohol, male friendship, long island, new york. Directed by John Cassavetes, it stars Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes. A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.

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