A Perfect Couple (1979)
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- PG
- 1h 50min
- Comedy, Musical
- 05 Jan 1981 (USA)
- Movie
A repressed, middle-aged divorced U.S. Greek meets a young singer through a dating service and becomes smitten.
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| Paul Dooley | ... |
Alex Theodopoulos
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| Marta Heflin | ... |
Sheila Shea
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| Titos Vandis | ... |
Panos Theodopoulos
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| Belita Moreno | ... |
Eleousa
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| Henry Gibson | ... |
Fred Bott
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| Dimitra Arliss | ... |
Athena
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| Allan F. Nicholls | ... |
Dana 115
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| Ann Ryerson | ... |
Skye 147 Veterinarian
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Poppy Lagos | ... |
Melpomeni Bott
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| Dennis Franz | ... |
Costa
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Margery Bond | ... |
Wilma
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Mona Golabek | ... |
Mona
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Terry Wills | ... |
Ben
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Susan Blakeman | ... |
Penelope Bott
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Melanie Bishop | ... |
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| Fred Beir | ... |
The Perfect Couple Man
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Jette Seear | ... |
The Perfect Couple Lady
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| Ted Neeley | ... |
Teddy
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Heather MacRae | ... |
Mary
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Tommie Lee Bradley | ... |
Sydney Ray
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Steven Sharp | ... |
Bobbi
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Tony Berg | ... |
Lead Guitarist (uncredited)
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Craig Doerge | ... |
Keyboards (uncredited)
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Jeff Eyrich | ... |
Bass Guitarist (uncredited)
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Michael Charles Hill | ... |
Concert Attendee (uncredited)
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David Luell | ... |
Saxophonist (uncredited)
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Tom Pierson | ... |
Orchestra Conductor (uncredited)
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Butch Sanford | ... |
Guitarist (uncredited)
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Art Wood | ... |
Drummer (uncredited)
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| Renn Woods | ... |
Renn Woods (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Altman | ||
Written by
| Robert Altman | ... | (written by) & |
| Allan F. Nicholls | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert Altman | ... | producer |
| Scott Bushnell | ... | associate producer |
| Robert Eggenweiler | ... | associate producer |
| Tommy Thompson | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Edmond L. Koons | ||
Editing by
| Tony Lombardo | ||
Editorial Department
| Raja Gosnell | ... | assistant film editor |
| Bob Hagans | ... | color timer |
| Jack Hooper | ... | negative cutter |
| Eric Whitfield | ... | assistant film editor |
Costume Design by
| Beth Alexander | ||
Makeup Department
| Jerry Turnage | ... | hair stylist |
| Thomas Tuttle | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Cosentino | ... | second assistant director |
| Tommy Thompson | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Stephen Altman | ... | property master (as Steven Altman) |
| Leon Ericksen | ... | stage set designer |
Sound Department
| Sam Gemette | ... | sound editor |
| Robert Gravenor | ... | sound |
| David Horton Sr. | ... | sound editor (as David Horton) |
| Don Merritt | ... | sound |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Tom Fisher | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Reed Altman | ... | camera loader |
| Charlie Anderson | ... | stage lighting |
| Randy Glass | ... | gaffer |
| Jan Kiesser | ... | camera operator |
| Richard A. Mention III | ... | assistant camera (as Rick Mention) |
| Tom Prophet Jr. | ... | key grip |
| Calmar Roberts | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Beth Alexander | ... | wardrober |
| Anna Vilms | ... | stage costumes |
Music Department
| Mona Golabek | ... | musician: piano solo |
| Allan F. Nicholls | ... | music producer |
| Dave Palmer | ... | music recordist |
| Tom Pierson | ... | conductor |
| Ted Whitfield | ... | music editor |
| Alekos Galas | ... | soloist: bouzouki (uncredited) |
| Richard Whitfield | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Luca Kouimelis | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Victoria Barney | ... | project coordinator |
| Elaine Di Bello Bradish | ... | assistant to producer |
| Dick Dubuque | ... | project auditor |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Patrice Ryan | ... | title designer |
| Ed Horwitz | ... | personal assistant: Robert Altman (uncredited) |
| Carole Keagy | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1980) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1980) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD) (included in the "Robert Altman Collection")
- Fox Columbia Film Distributors (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra (group cast members)
- Antique Guild (special thanks)
- Eazy Music Co. (special thanks)
- Panasonic Disc Manufacturing (DVD transfer)
- Studio 55 (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Alex Theodopolous is a mid-40s, divorced Greek-American who has moved back to the spacious estate of his autocratic immigrant father, who is also his boss in the family's successful antique importing business. He meets Sheila Shea through a dating service, but their first date turns into an unmitigated disaster when they are caught in thundershower during an outdoor concert, and Alex's car malfunctions. Twenty-something Sheila is part of traveling rock band which lives a gypsy-like existence in a communal loft under their controlling leader. Can Alex and Sheila overcome cultural, age, and lifestyle differences and find happiness? Written by duke1029 |
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| Taglines | What do you do when everything between the two of you seems wrong? ...fall in love. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,900,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The role of Sheila Shea was originally written for Sandy Dennis. Co-star Paul Dooley was seriously allergic to cats though. When cat-lover Dennis would come to the script readings with up to five cats at a time, he was briefly hospitalized. The role was then offered to Shelley Duvall, who had worked with director Robert Altman on six pictures, but she turned it down. As a result, Allan F. Nicholls then re-wrote the role of Sheila Shea from an earth mother type to the young singer-groupie played by Marta Heflin. Both stars had appeared in the director's previous film A Wedding (1978) which had premiered the previous year in 1978. Duvall and Altman would collaborate on a motion picture one more time the following year with Popeye (1980). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hair/Murder By Decree/A Perfect Couple/The Champ/Buck Rogers in the 25th Century/Love at First Bite/In Search of Dracula (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Romance Concerto (Adieu Mes Amis) See more » |
| Quotes |
ER doctor:
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You've got to stay in bed for a while. Do you want some pain-killers? Sheila Shea: Yes. Alex Theodopoulos: No! ER doctor: Some doctors don't like to give out pain-killers, but when you've seen as much pain as I have, it makes you want to kill it. ER doctor: [to both] I don't think you two should be kissing while I'm suturing, See more » |