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Husbands (1970)

131 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   8 December 1970 (USA)
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A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave together... See full summary »

Director:

John Cassavetes
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Husbands -- HUSBANDS follows three middle-aged husbands, with wives and houses in the New York suburbs, who go on a wild spree after a close friend dies of a heart attack. Ending up in London, the three must confront their own mortality and decide how to spend the rest of their lives.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Gazzara ...
Harry
Peter Falk ...
Archie Black
John Cassavetes ...
Gus Demetri
Jenny Runacre Jenny Runacre ...
Mary Tynan
Jenny Lee Wright Jenny Lee Wright ...
Pearl Billingham
Noelle Kao Noelle Kao ...
Julie
John Kullers John Kullers ...
Red
Meta Shaw Stevens Meta Shaw Stevens ...
Annie (as Meta Shaw)
Leola Harlow Leola Harlow ...
Leola
Delores Delmar Delores Delmar ...
The Countess
Eleanor Zee ...
Mrs. Hines
Claire Malis Claire Malis ...
Stuart's Wife
Peggy Lashbrook Peggy Lashbrook ...
Diana Mallabee
Eleanor Cody Gould Eleanor Cody Gould ...
'Normandy' Singer
Sarah Felcher Sarah Felcher ...
Sarah
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Storyline

A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived. Written by Fabrizio Sabidussi  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Death | Swimming | Friendship | Peter Pan Complex  | See more »

Taglines:

A comedy about life, death and freedom

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements including sexual situations, language, drunkenness, and brief domestic violence (re-rating) See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French | Italian | Mandarin

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Husbands: A Comedy About Life, Death and Freedom See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Faces Music See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Japan:  | USA: (original release)  | USA: (TV version: Sony Pictures Television print)  | (San Francisco Film Festival)  | West Germany: (dubbed version: TV)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The scene at the bar where Leola Harlow tries to sing "It Was Just a Little Love Affair" and is repeatedly interrupted and harshly criticized by the drunken three main characters, was completely improvised. Harlow reportedly had no idea that they were filming and thought the lead actors were actually criticizing her performance in the scene, causing the very real hurt apparent in her performance. See more »

Quotes

Gus Demetri: Don't believe truth. Archie, just don't believe truth.
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Crazy Credits

There are no closing credits and no "THE END" title card. The screen just
goes black. In the opening credits, everyone involved in the film (even the
"little people") are credited on two "tell all" title cards, right on down
from the actors to the grips, a total of 82 credits. See more »

Connections

References Jules and Jim (1962) See more »

Soundtracks

"It was Just a Little Love Affair"
(uncredited)
Composer unknown
Sung a cappella by Leola Harlow See more »