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Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
Jun 18, 1982 · 1h 50m · Comedy, Drama, Romance
⭐ 5.9· 114 votes
Director Arthur Hiller
Writer Israel Horovitz
Overview
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)
B.J. Barie
Spike
Ari Meyers
Debbie
Benjamin H. Carlin
Geraldo
Alan King
Kreplich
Ken Sylk
Roger Slessinger
James Tolkan
Lt. Glass
Tony Munafo
Officer Kapinsky
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