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Director Gilbert Cates (I Never Sang for My Father) takes on the complexities of family relationships, mid-life pain and loss. Joanne Woodward and Martin Balsam play the couple coming to terms with the truth about their relationship, their fears about their homosexual son, and the mixed emotions brought on by the death of her mother (Sylvia Sidney). This rich character study resulted in two Oscar® nominations, for actresses Woodward (Best Actress) and Sidney (Best Supporting Actress). Written by Stewart Stern. Newly remastered.
Original Release
10/21/1973
US Release
10/21/1973
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joanne Woodward | Rita Walden / Rita |
| Martin Balsam | Harry Walden / Harry |
| Sylvia Sidney | Rita's Mother / Mrs. Pritchard - Rita's Mother |
| Tresa Hughes | Betty Goody / Betty |
| Dori Brenner | Anna |
| Ron Rickards | Bobby |
| Win Forman | Fred |
| Peter Marklin | Joel |
| Nancy Andrews | Mrs. Hungerford |
| Minerva Pious | Woman in Theatre |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joanne Woodward | Rita Walden / Rita |
| Martin Balsam | Harry Walden / Harry |
| Sylvia Sidney | Rita's Mother / Mrs. Pritchard - Rita's Mother |
| Tresa Hughes | Betty Goody / Betty |
| Dori Brenner | Anna |
| Ron Rickards | Bobby |
| Win Forman | Fred |
| Peter Marklin | Joel |
| Nancy Andrews | Mrs. Hungerford |
| Minerva Pious | Woman in Theatre |
| Sol Frieder | Man in Theatre |
| Helen Ludlam | Grandmother |
| Grant Code | Grandfather |
| Gaetano Lisi | Student in Theatre |
| Lee Jackson | Carl |
| Charlotte Oberley | Waitress |
| John Scott | Elderly Gentleman |
| Jane Hilary | English Saleslady |
| Dennis Wayne | Bobby's Friend |
| Jill Goldston | Underground Passenger |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Phil Feldman | Executive Producer |
| Gilbert Cates | Producer |
| Jack Brodsky | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1974 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1974 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1974 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1974 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1974 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
