The Goodbye Girl (1977)
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- PG
- 1h 51min
- Comedy, Drama
- 30 Nov 1977 (USA)
- Movie
After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, unemployed dancer Paula McFadden and her ten-year-old daughter Lucy are forced to live with struggling off-Broadway actor Elliot Garfield, who is subletting their apartment.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Dreyfuss | ... |
Elliot Garfield
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| Marsha Mason | ... |
Paula McFadden
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| Quinn Cummings | ... |
Lucy McFadden
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| Paul Benedict | ... |
Mark
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| Barbara Rhoades | ... |
Donna
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| Theresa Merritt | ... |
Mrs. Crosby
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Michael Shawn | ... |
Ronnie
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| Patricia Pearcy | ... |
Rhonda
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Gene Castle | ... |
Assistant Choreographer
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Daniel Levins | ... |
Dance Instructor
(as Daniel Levans)
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| Marilyn Sokol | ... |
Linda
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| Anita Dangler | ... |
Mrs. Morganweiss
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Victoria Boothby | ... |
Mrs. Bodine
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| Robert Costanzo | ... |
Liquor Store Salesman
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Poncho Gonzalez | ... |
Mugger
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Jose Machado | ... |
Mugger
(as José Machado)
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Hubert Kelly | ... |
Mugger
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Dana Laurita | ... |
Cynthia
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| David S. Cass Sr. | ... |
Drunk
(as Dave Cass)
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Loyita Chapel | ... |
Strip Club Dancer
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Caprice Clarke | ... |
Strip Club Dancer
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Esther Sutherland | ... |
Strip Club Manager
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| Clarence Felder | ... |
Critic
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Kensuke Haga | ... |
Japanese Salesman
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Ryohei Kanokogi | ... |
Japanese Salesman
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Ruby Holbrook | ... |
Woman in Audience
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Kristina Hurrell | ... |
Gretchen
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David Matthau | ... |
Furniture Mover
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Milt Oberman | ... |
Furniture Mover
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Eddie Villery | ... |
Painter
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| Joseph Carberry | ... |
Strip Club Customer
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Eric Uhler | ... |
Strip Club Customer
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| Raymond J. Barry | ... |
Richard III Cast
(as Ray Barry)
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| Powers Boothe | ... |
Richard III Cast
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| Tom Everett | ... |
Richard III Cast
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Janice Fuller | ... |
Richard III Cast
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Munson Hicks | ... |
Richard III Cast
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| Robert Kerman | ... |
Richard III Cast
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Jeanne Lange | ... |
Richard III Cast
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Robert Lesser | ... |
Richard III Cast
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| Fred McCarren | ... |
Richard III Cast
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| Nicholas Mele | ... |
Richard III Cast
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Maureen Moore | ... |
Richard III Cast
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| Joe Regalbuto | ... |
Richard III Cast
(as Joseph Regalbuto)
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Peter Vogt | ... |
Richard III Cast
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Wendy Cutler | ... |
Improvisation Group
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Susan Elliot | ... |
Improvisation Group
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Andy Goldberg | ... |
Improvisation Group
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| Paul Willson | ... |
Improvisation Group
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Charles Silvern | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Nicol Williamson | ... |
Oliver Fry (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Herbert Ross | ||
Written by
| Neil Simon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | associate producer |
| Ray Stark | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dave Grusin | ||
Cinematography by
| David M. Walsh | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John F. Burnett | ||
Editorial Department
| Margaret Booth | ... | supervising editor |
| Barbara Dunning | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael A. Stevenson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jennifer Shull | ||
Production Design by
| Albert Brenner | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jerry Wunderlich | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Roth | ||
Makeup Department
| Kaye Pownall | ... | hair stylist |
| Allan Snyder | ... | makeup artist (as Allan Whitey Snyder) |
| Carrie White | ... | hair stylist: Miss Mason |
Production Management
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert P. Cohen | ... | second assistant director: New York |
| Edward D. Markley | ... | second assistant director (as Edward Markley) |
| Jack Roe | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Spencer Deverell | ... | assistant art director (as Spencer Deverill) |
| Dennis J. Parrish | ... | property master |
| Thomas Saccio | ... | property master: New York |
| Frank L. Brown | ... | set dressing lead man (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jerry Jost | ... | sound |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | sound (as William McCaughey) |
| John Riordan | ... | sound editor (as John P. Riordan) |
| James Sabat | ... | sound: New York |
| Robert Davenport | ... | uncredited |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Al Griswold | ... | special effects: New York (as Albert Griswold) |
Stunts
| Victor Paul | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Terence Harkin | ... | assistant camera |
| Norman Harris | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Moran | ... | key grip |
| Thomas P. Powell | ... | mgm rigging gaffer: Los Angeles Unit |
| Richard Quinlan | ... | gaffer: New York |
| Roger Shearman Jr. | ... | camera operator (as Roger Sherman Jr.) |
| William H. Steiner | ... | camera operator: New York (as William Steiner Jr.) |
| Mel Traxel | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Ward | ... | key grip: New York |
| Josh Weiner | ... | still photographer: New York |
| Doug Byers | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Vinnie Gerardo | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Seth Banks | ... | wardrobe: men |
| Shirlee Strahm | ... | wardrobe: women |
Location Management
| Martin Danzig | ... | location manager: New York |
Music Department
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer |
| Dave Grusin | ... | music adaptor |
| Harry V. Lojewski | ... | music supervisor |
| Ted Whitfield | ... | music editor |
| Harry E. Liguski | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cynnie Troup | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | titles |
| Regina Gruss | ... | unit publicist |
| Shirley Marcus | ... | production secretary: New York |
| Maggie Wilde | ... | production secretary |
| Mary Malin | ... | assistant: Ann Roth (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents)
- Rastar Pictures
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1977) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1977) (United States)
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1978) (India) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Filmverleih (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1981) (United States) (tv)
- MGM/CBS Home Video (1981) (United States) (video)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Varus Video (Russia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (locations)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (opticals)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A divorced woman and her daughter come home to find that her boyfriend has left for an out of town job with no warning. This has happened before. The second surprise comes in the form of another actor who has sublet the apartment from her boyfriend (who did not mention the pair of females who would be in residence). After some negotiation the two decide to share the apartment even though she has vowed to stay away from actors.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | He's moving in... she's not moving out... it's love at first fight! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Richard Dreyfuss won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Elliot Garfield. At 30, he was the youngest actor to win this Oscar. This record was broken by Adrien Brody when he won the Best Actor Oscar in 2003 for his lead role in The Pianist (2002) at age 29. See more » |
| Goofs | Paula makes sandwiches with Best Foods mayonnaise, but in the eastern U.S., the Best Foods brand is called Hellman's. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Making of 'the Goodbye Girl' (1977). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Goodbye Girl See more » |
| Quotes |
Paula McFadden:
I thought you said you were decent. Elliot Garfield: I am decent. I also happen to be naked. See more » |