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11 February 1972 (USA)
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Tagline:
Every woman knows why the wrong man is irresistible!
Plot:
A young man returns to his home city of Pittsburgh and moves in with an older woman whom he begins to rely on for emotional and financial support. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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(4 articles)
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'Night of the Living Dead' zombie Bill Hinzman dies, aged 75
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Rest in Peace: Bill Hinzman
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(From MoreHorror. 18 October 2012, 2:55 PM, PDT)
'Night of the Living Dead' zombie Bill Hinzman dies, aged 75
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Rest in Peace: Bill Hinzman
(From Dread Central. 5 February 2012, 6:43 PM, PST)
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Delightful Rediscovery
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Cast
(in credits order) | Raymond Laine | ... | Chris Bradley (as Ray Laine) |
| Judith Ridley | ... | Lynn Harris (as Judith Streiner) |
| Johanna Lawrence | ... | Terri Terrific |
| Richard Ricci | ... | Michael Dorian |
| Roger McGovern | ... | Mr. Bradley |
| Ron Jaye | ... | Fox |
| Bob Wilson | ... | TV Network Executive |
| Louise Sahene | ... | Samantha |
| Christopher Priore | ... | Mr. Manspeaker |
| Robert Trow | ... | Ralph |
| Bryson Randolph | ||
| Val Stanley | ... | TV rug commercial director |
| Vincent D. Survinski | ... | Delivery man (as Vincent Survinski) |
| Eleanor Schirra | ... | Mrs. Harris |
| S. William Hinzman | ... | Drunk guy in bar (as Bill Hinzman) |
| Mike Marracino | ||
| Lee Hartman | ... | TV Reporter |
| Thomas Ashwell | ||
| George Kosana | ||
| Bob Stevens | ||
| Dorrit Chase | ... | Mrs. Bradley |
| Helen Tumpson | ... | Actress in TV beer commercial |
| Donald Neeld | ||
| Al Croft | ||
| Roger Ray | ||
| Ken Peters | ||
| Elsie Doughty | ... | Herself |
| Richard France | ... | Broadway producer on TV |
| Nat Carter | ||
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | George A. Romero | ... | Beer Comercial Director (voice) |
| Lane Carroll | ... | Actress in rug TV commercial (uncredited) |
| Jack Dutch | ... | Crewperson (uncredited) |
| John A. Russo | ... | Music producer (uncredited) |
| Russell Streiner | ... | TV beer commercial director (uncredited) |
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| George A. Romero | |||
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| Rudy Ricci | (as Rudolph J. Ricci) | |
Produced by | |||
| John A. Russo | .... | producer | |
| Russell Streiner | .... | producer | |
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| Jim Drake | |||
| Steve Gorn | |||
| Mike Marracino | |||
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| George A. Romero | |||
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| George A. Romero | |||
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| Vincent D. Survinski | (as Vincent Survinski) | ||
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| Carol Muldoon | |||
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| Luigi Caesar Caruso | .... | hair stylist | |
| Bonnie Priore | .... | makeup artist | |
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| Gary Streiner | .... | sound | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Carlyle Belland | .... | grip | |
| S. William Hinzman | .... | grip (as William Hinzman) | |
| Paul McCollough | .... | assistant camera | |
| Greg Treleaven | .... | grip | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Cambist Films (1971) (USA) (theatrical)
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP) (1973) (Canada) (theatrical) (as "The Affair")
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (1998) (USA) (VHS)
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93 min
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This is 'George A. Romero''s second film, and according to him, his worst. He stated that the writer was "very lazy" and showed little interest in the production, leaving halfway through the shooting.See more »
Quotes:
Chris Bradley:This is my father, he can still cut the mustard!See more »
Movie Connections:
Featured in Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero (2005) (V)See more »
Soundtrack:
Wild Mountain ThymeSee more »
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The house seems to be divided on this one, so let me break the deadlock with a rave review: this is one terrific little movie. Funny, surprising, sharply directed, engagingly written (great movie line: "our very existence depends on that beer"), well performed, and absorbing all the way. Great title, too! (Yes, it is explained in the film.) As Jonathan Rosenbaum has pointed out, There's Always Vanilla is highly evocative of the early 70s; and like many timely films of that era, it has been unjustly neglected. A realistic romantic comedy with a deft side-take on television and advertising, it turns interestingly serious in an abortionist sequence that illuminates the era of Roe v. Wade. Lead actor Raymond Laine is a find, charming yet believable. This movie is only screened very occasionally, and the print I saw (with the less memorable alternate title The Affair) is unfortunately color-faded. But if you ever get the chance to see this, it is a must. Romero at his best.