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Popular Neil Simon story of an unknown actor who becomes involved with a woman who allows him to live with her and her daughter. Multi-Oscar nominee, with Dreyfuss a winner!
Original Release
11/27/1977
US Release
11/27/1977
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Richard Dreyfuss | Elliot Garfield |
| Marsha Mason | Paula McFadden |
| Quinn Cummings | Lucy McFadden |
| Paul Benedict | Mark |
| Barbara Rhoades | Donna |
| Theresa Merritt | Mrs. Crosby |
| Michael Shawn | Ronnie |
| Patricia Pearcy | Rhonda |
| Gene Castle | Assistant Choreographer |
| Daniel Levins | Dance Instructor |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Richard Dreyfuss | Elliot Garfield |
| Marsha Mason | Paula McFadden |
| Quinn Cummings | Lucy McFadden |
| Paul Benedict | Mark |
| Barbara Rhoades | Donna |
| Theresa Merritt | Mrs. Crosby |
| Michael Shawn | Ronnie |
| Patricia Pearcy | Rhonda |
| Gene Castle | Assistant Choreographer |
| Daniel Levins | Dance Instructor |
| Marilyn Sokol | Linda |
| Anita Dangler | Mrs. Morganweiss |
| Victoria Boothby | Mrs. Bodine |
| Robert Costanzo | Liquor Store Salesman |
| Poncho Gonzalez | Mugger |
| Jose Machado | Mugger |
| Hubert Kelly | Mugger |
| Dana Laurita | Cynthia |
| David S. Cass Sr. | Drunk |
| Loyita Chapel | Strip Club Dancer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Roger M. Rothstein | Producer |
| Ray Stark | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Won |
