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Chapter Two

  • 19791979
  • PGPG
  • 2h 4m
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6.0/10
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James Caan and Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)
George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off, and just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.
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George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off, and just when things are moving along, the memory ... Read allGeorge Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off, and just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off, and just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.
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    • Robert Moore
    • Neil Simon(play)
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Marsha Mason
    • Joseph Bologna
    • Robert Moore
    • Neil Simon(play)
  • Stars
    • James Caan
    • Marsha Mason
    • Joseph Bologna
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Trailer 2:11
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    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 18
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    James Caan and Joseph Bologna in Chapter Two (1979)
    Valerie Harper and Joseph Bologna in Chapter Two (1979)
    Valerie Harper and Marsha Mason at an event for Chapter Two (1979)
    James Caan and Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)
    James Caan and Joseph Bologna in Chapter Two (1979)
    Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)
    Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)
    James Caan and Joseph Bologna in Chapter Two (1979)
    James Caan in Chapter Two (1979)
    James Caan and Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)
    Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)
    James Caan, Joseph Bologna, and Marsha Mason in Chapter Two (1979)

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    James Caan
    James Caan
    • George Schneider
    Marsha Mason
    Marsha Mason
    • Jennie MacLaine
    Joseph Bologna
    Joseph Bologna
    • Leo Schneider
    • (as Joe Bologna)
    Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper
    • Faye Medwick
    Alan Fudge
    Alan Fudge
    • Lee Michaels
    Judy Farrell
    Judy Farrell
    • Gwen Michaels
    Debra Mooney
    Debra Mooney
    • Marilyn
    Isabel Cooley
    Isabel Cooley
    • Customs Officer
    Imogene Bliss
    • Elderly Lady in Bookstore
    Barry Michlin
    • Maitre d'
    Ray Young
    Ray Young
    • Gary
    Greg Zadikov
    • Waiter
    Paul Singh
    • Waiter
    • (as Dr. Paul Singh)
    Sumant
    • Waiter
    Cheryl Bianchi
    • Electric Girl
    George Rondo
    • Martin
    Elizabeth Farley
    • Actress
    Sunday Brennab
    • Tina
      • Robert Moore
      • Neil Simon(play) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This movie was referenced in Seinfeld "The Letter". As a letter written from a girlfriend of Jerry.
    • Quotes

      Jennie MacLaine: I am wonderful, I'm nuts about me, and if you're stupid enough to throw someone sensational like me aside, you don't deserve as good as you've got.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Oscar Special 1980 (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm On Your Side
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    User reviews17

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    5/10
    Well made...not exactly witty, however.
    While Neil Simon is known for his comedies, such as "The Odd Couple", "Chapter Two" is a romance with little, if any, comedy. This is NOT a complaint...it's more letting you know what you're in for when you watch it. Additionally, like so many of his plays and films, it's based on events in his own life. For instance, "Barefoot in the Park" was based on his first marriage and "Chapter Two" is based on his divorce from his second marriage. Now here's the real odd part of this...the film stars Marsha Mason...the woman who was Simon's second wife! Talk about art imitating life!

    When the story begins, George (James Caan) has just lost his wife. Her death, not surprisingly, weighs on him heavily. At about the same time, Jennie (Marsha Mason), has just divorced her husband. Soon, their friends and family are pushing them to begin dating once again. Eventually, George gets tired of his brother prodding him, so he calls one of these 'prospects' and soon he and Jennie are in love...VERY soon. In fact, after knowing each other only a short time, they marry! Plus, after marrying, it's obvious George is STILL pining for his dead wife. Is there any hope for this rebound marriage?

    This film is more interesting than enjoyable to watch. As for my wife, she actually started yelling at the TV...telling George to STOP whining and commit to his marriage! I didn't feel quite as strongly, but it did muddle the romantic portion of the film quite a bit...and it certainly was NOT comedic in any way. Additionally, it was REALLY hard to care about any of the characters. Overall, well made and modestly interesting...but also unpleasant as well as a very unusual role for Caan.
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    • Jul 18, 2022

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      • August 30, 1980 (Taiwan)
      • United States
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
      • English
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      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Rastar Films
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    • 2 hours 4 minutes
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