The Rules of Marriage (TV 1982)

A seemingly perfect marriage disintegrates, as both husband and wife become involved in a series of affairs.

Director:

Milton Katselas

Writer:

Reginald Rose

Stars:

Elizabeth Montgomery, Elliott Gould, Michael Murphy

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth Montgomery	...	Joan Hagen
Elliott Gould	...	Michael Hagen
Michael Murphy	...	Alan Murray
Melinda Culea	...	Holly Stone
Sean Astin	...	Charlie Hagen
Susan Rinell	...	Margo Hagan (as Susan Blackstone)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Jill Murray
Patricia Harty	...	Ronnie Starr
Alice Hirson	...	Eva Hewlitt
Millie Slavin	...	Doris Gallup
Kenneth Mars	...	Red Hewitt
Neva Patterson	...	Mrs. Kirby
William Windom	...	George Olsen
Lew Palter	...	Max Fine
James Ray	...	Norbert Ashby

Storyline

A seemingly perfect marriage disintegrates, as both husband and wife become involved in a series of affairs.

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Plot Keywords:

divorce | extramarital affair | breaking the fourth wall

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Äktenskapets regler

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Brownstone Productions, Entheos Unlimited Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min 240 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The role of Michael Hagen was originally suppose to be played by Robert Foxworth, 'Elizabeth Montgomery''s boyfriend at the time (later husband). But when he got the part of Chase on Falcon Crest he had to drop out and was replaced by 'Elliot Gould'.

User Reviews

Elizabeth Montgomery is at her sultry best.

In 1982, when I was 12 years old, I saw this great movie on television and I have never forgotten it. This is a far cry from the "bewitched" television shows that were so wholesome and pure. I wish that this were available to purchase on DVD as it really is a sensational tale of adult lust. If you get a chance to see this movie either on television or DVD, do not pass up the opportunity. Elizabeth Montgomery is such a beautiful and talented actress, that like a chameleon in a rain forest, she can transform herself into the surroundings of any part or script. Elliot gould plays his part very well. The love scenes between his character and that of Elizabeth Montgomery are acted out perfectly. This great movie is destined to become a classic.