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Overview

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6.9/10   408 votes
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Writers:
Ann Beattie (based on the novel "Chilly Scenes of Winter" by)
Joan Micklin Silver (screenplay)
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Release Date:
15 July 1982 (Australia) more
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Tagline:
A romantic comedy for all seasons. more
Plot:
Charles is a Salt Lake City civil servant who loves (*LOVES*) Laura, a lovely housewife with a lovely step-daughter and an A-frame-selling... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
One terrific movie! One of American 10 best in my book. more (24 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Heard ... Charles
Mary Beth Hurt ... Laura

Peter Riegert ... Sam
Kenneth McMillan ... Pete

Gloria Grahame ... Clara
Nora Heflin ... Betty
Jerry Hardin ... Patterson
Tarah Nutter ... Susan
Mark Metcalf ... Ox
Allen Joseph ... Blind Man
Frances Bay ... Mrs. DeLillo

Griffin Dunne ... Mark
Alex Johnson ... Elise
Beverly Rowland ... Woman in park (as Beverly Booth Rowland)
Oscar Rowland
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Chilly Scenes of Winter (USA) (new title)
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Runtime:
92 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Cameo: [Ann Beattie]the author of the original novel plays a waitress. more
Quotes:
Clara: [at Thanksgiving dinner] How are you parents, Sam? Where are they living?
Sam: Well, my fathers living in an apartment on Lee Road and my mother's still in the house.
Clara: Did you hear that Charles? Sam's parents aren't living together!
Charles: You knew that, mom! Sam's parents haven't lived together since Sam and I were in the eighth grade.
Clara: I certainly did not know that! That must make you very sad, Sam.
Sam: I'm accustomed to it.
Clara: Brave boy!
Charles: Do you want me to get the food, mother?
Clara: What food?
Charles: The turkey!
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Movie Connections:
References Woodstock (1970) more
Soundtrack:
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One terrific movie! One of American 10 best in my book., 6 December 2000
10/10
Author: inframan from the lower depths

This is the only American movie I have ever seen that captures the rhythms & nuances of a real "relationship" with perfect pitch. Funny, sad & very rich, perfectly cast, sublimely written, brilliantly directed. I watch it as often as I can & am always delighted. Like listening to a Beethoven sonata.

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