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Period of Adjustment (1962)

112 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   31 October 1962 (USA)
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George Haverstick, a Korean war veteran, hastily marries Isabel, whom he met in hospital while he was recovering from a nervous condition... See full summary »

Director:

George Roy Hill

Writers:

Isobel Lennart, Tennessee Williams (play)

Stars:

Anthony Franciosa, Jane Fonda and Jim Hutton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Anthony Franciosa ...
Ralph Baitz (as Tony Franciosa)
Jane Fonda ...
Jim Hutton ...
George Haverstick
Lois Nettleton Lois Nettleton ...
Dorothea Baitz
John McGiver John McGiver ...
Stewart P. McGill
Mabel Albertson Mabel Albertson ...
Mrs. Alice McGill
Jack Albertson ...
Desk Sergeant
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George Haverstick, a Korean war veteran, hastily marries Isabel, whom he met in hospital while he was recovering from a nervous condition. To Isabel's horror, they drive to Florida on their honeymoon in an old hearse. They spend much of the time quarreling, and then, on Christmas eve, they visit George's war buddy, Ralph Baltz. However Ralph's wife Dorothea has just walked out on him, taking their child. Each couple then observes the marital difficulties of the other couple. Written by Will Gilbert  

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Couple | Christmas | Korean War | Veteran | Honeymoon  | See more »

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Drama | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Amig összeszoknak See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

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Production Co:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Period of Adjustment" by Tennessee Williams opened at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York on November 10, 1960 and ran for 132 performances. The Tennessee Williams play was adapted for this movie by Isobel Lennart. See more »

Quotes

Ralph Baitz: Who remembers the last war? They're too busy on the next one.
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References Gone with the Wind (1939) See more »