Moment by Moment (1978)

One year after "Saturday Night Fever," John Travolta starred in this love story between a young drifter and an older woman - Lily Tomlin. The characters are savagely portrayed, and the ... See full summary »

Director:

Jane Wagner

Writer:

Jane Wagner

Stars:

Lily Tomlin, John Travolta, Andra Akers

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lily Tomlin	...	Trisha
John Travolta	...	Strip
Andra Akers	...	Naomi
Bert Kramer	...	Stu
Shelley R. Bonus	...	Peg
Debra Feuer	...	Stacie
James Luisi	...	Dan Santini
John O'Leary	...	Pharmacist
Neil Flanagan	...	Storekeeper
Jarvais Hudson	...	Gas Station Attendant
Tom Slocum	...	Band Leader
Michael Consoldane	...	Hotel Desk Clerk
Jo Jordan	...	Bookstore Lady
Joseph Schwab	...	Druggist

Storyline

One year after "Saturday Night Fever," John Travolta starred in this love story between a young drifter and an older woman - Lily Tomlin. The characters are savagely portrayed, and the story is set against a backdrop of shrink-riddled and over-privileged society.

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Plot Keywords:

drifter | ex husband ex wife relationship | character says i love you | infatuation | grocery | 

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Taglines:

The only thing they have in common... is each other.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Von Augenblick zu Augenblick

Company Credits

Production Co:

Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The writers of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988) tried to obtain the rights to use this film on their show, but they were turned down by the studio.

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Goofs

In opening credit montage, Trisha is seen strolling through Beverly Hills shopping district carrying a coat and a bag from a boutique; by time movie has started she is still carrying same things, only now she is miles away, outside Schwab's Drugstore in West Hollywood - nowhere within convenient walking distance of Rodeo Drive.

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Quotes

Trisha Rawlings: [clasping her hands worshipfully] Ohhhh... STRIP!

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Connections

Referenced in J.J. de Bom voorheen: 'De kindervriend': Thuis en seks (1979)

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Soundtracks

"Your Heart Never Lies"
Composed and Performed by Charles Lloyd
Courtesy of Pacific Arts Records and Tapes and Challove Music

User Reviews

Oh, the joy!

Though Ms. Tomlin apparently (and with good reason) tried to have this movie buried, it turned up on AMC last week, and oh joy! oh bliss! I was able to tape it to own for all time.

No lover of bad movies can claim such status if you haven't seen this one. It is an absolute DELIGHT from beginning to end, from the cheesy 70s titles displayed while a bored Lily shops Rodeo Drive to a "romantic" score, to the astonishing lack of character development by the lead actors, to John Travolta's reason for running away from home (Mom and Dad forgot his birthday -- two years in a row!) to some of the funniest dialog ever (Lily to John: "Are you a member of the Auto Club?", which line is wittily and meaningfully repeated at the end of the film; and the "tuna" lunch scene). John's character name -- STRIP -- should clue you in on the fun in store -- every time Lily utters it, you find yourself wondering if she's saying his name or issuing a directive. And the hot tub scene is one for the ages.

You'll find yourself wondering if it was all meant as a joke, but when you realize that all these people were apparently dead serious (witness Lily's phone "breakdown" with her ex), you'll want to watch it again and again to savor the wonderful horror of it all.

This movie has EVERYTHING (even two loveable mutts, one with a bandaged foot, and a mob murder subplot that dies quicker than the victim). If you must, scour your TV listings EACH week so that you won't miss the next showing. It will be well worth the wait, I promise.