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Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
Jun 18, 1982 · 1h 50m
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Comedy
Drama
Romance

PLOT

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.

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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)
Directed by Arthur Hiller

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$13,100,000
Production
20th Century Fox
Country
US

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