A Family Upside Down (TV 1978)

An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown children.

Director:

David Lowell Rich

Writer:

Gerald Di Pego

Stars:

Helen Hayes, Fred Astaire, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Helen Hayes	...	Emma Long
Fred Astaire	...	Ted Long
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.	...	Mike Long
Pat Crowley	...	Carol Long
Patty Duke	...	Wendy (as Patty Duke Astin)
Brad Rearden	...	Scott Long
Ford Rainey	...	Mr. Case
Kim Hamilton	...	Paula
Phillip R. Allen	...	Dr. Russo
Karl Held	...	Al
Lanna Saunders	...	Mrs. Lovell
Belinda Palmer	...	Rhonda
Miiko Taka	...	Mrs. Taka
David Haskell	...	House Painter
R. Norwood Smith	...	Wes Allen

Storyline

An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown children.

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Plot Keywords:

grandfather grandson relationship | father daughter relationship | doctor | hospital | picnic | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Solange wir leben

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television, Ross Hunter Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elizabeth Brady Cabot Winslow claims this she is basis of the lead character in this film, but that she was not credited for it because of her corrupt agent.

User Reviews

Good Film

I was flipping through the channels one day, and found this film on TV. I was surprised at how good it actually was. Fred Astaire and Helen Hayes were great. He could still act (Too bad he couldn't dance). I believe it accurately shows what happens when people get older. Also it shows the effect it has on the family around them. I'd recommend it to anyone.