Tribute (1980)

A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.

Director:

Bob Clark

Writers:

Bernard Slade (play), Bernard Slade (screenplay)

Stars:

Jack Lemmon, Robby Benson, Lee Remick

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Lemmon	...	Scottie Templeton
Robby Benson	...	Jud Templeton
Lee Remick	...	Maggie Stratton
Colleen Dewhurst	...	Gladys Petrelli
John Marley	...	Lou Daniels
Kim Cattrall	...	Sally Haines
Gale Garnett	...	Hilary
Teri Keane	...	Evelyn
Rummy Bishop	...	Poker Player
John Dee	...	Poker Player
Bob Windsor	...	Poker Player
Eileen Lehman	...	Nurse
Andrew Foot	...	Actor
Trevor Daley	...	Cop
Sid Smith	...	Stage Hand

Storyline

A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.

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Plot Keywords:

dying | agent | nurse costume | breast flashing | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

There's more to being a father than just having a son.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 December 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tributo

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,400,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$9,000,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,000,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tiberius Film Productions, Turman-Foster Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Tribute" by Bernard Slade opened on 1st June 1 1978 at the Brooks Atkinson Theater and ran for 212 performances until 2nd December 1978. The setting of the play is described in its intro as: "The living room of a New York townhouse and on the stage of a New York theatre".

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Quotes

Scottie Templeton: I spent a little time in the hospital, Maggie. It turns out that I'm in less than perfect health.
Maggie Stratton: [quavering] how imperfect?
Scottie Templeton: Well, I'll tell you. When they advise you to get your affairs in order, you tend to think they're posting a closing notice.

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Connections

Featured in Sneak Previews: Tribute/La Cage aux Folles II/Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen/American Pop/The Day After Trinity (1981)

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Soundtracks

We Still Have Time
Music by Barry Manilow
Lyrics by Bruce Sussman & Jack Feldman
Performed by Barry Manilow
Produced by Barry Manilow and Ron Dante
Recording enginieer: Michael Delugg
(p) 1980 Manilow Music (BMI) / Appogiatura Music Inc. (BMI) / Camp Sngs Music Inc. (BMI)
All rights reserved. Used by permission.

User Reviews

Originated on Broadway

Jack Lemmon played the part of Scottie Templeton in 1978 on Broadway for 212 performances. I was lucky to be there and be part of a remarkable performance. The audience was actually part of the tribute as guests and I think maybe some of that was lost in the film. All were in tears at the end and became friends of Lemmon. I also think some of the "Broadway" acting transferred to the screen and may have made it look robotic. I enjoyed the film but it may have been because I was I was a part of that private party years earlier. There were many surprises in the play that were lost in the film. There were 2 memorable moments for me. As I was sitting in the 3rd row, Lemmon recognized his nurse's voice as a former stripper, and verified it when she ripped open her uniform to reveal her memorable breasts. I often use the line "You say potato and I say potato" (no difference in the pronunciation) which Lemmon delivered hilariously.

Harry