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Old Boyfriends

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Old Boyfriends

"... What Happens When You See Them Again?"

1979

1h 43m

5.1(20 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Overview

When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.

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Pressman Film

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Dianne

Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Jeff

John Belushi

John Belushi

Eric

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Wayne

Gerrit Graham

Gerrit Graham

The Fisherman

Bethel Leslie

Bethel Leslie

Mrs. Vantil

Joan Hotchkis

Joan Hotchkis

Pamela Shaw

William Bassett

William Bassett

David Brinks

Nina Jordan

Dylan

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Art Kopple

Creative team

Directed by: Joan Tewkesbury
Written by: Paul Schrader
Leonard Schrader
Produced by: Edward R. Pressman
Michele Rappaport

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