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Rich and Famous

  • 19811981
  • RR
  • 1h 57m
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Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
Liz and Merry become BFFs in college. A decade later, Liz is a serious writer with writer's block, whereas Merry's a housewife/mom. She's written a novel. Other bestsellers, riches and fame follow.
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Liz and Merry become BFFs in college. A decade later, Liz is a serious writer with writer's block, whereas Merry's a housewife/mom. She's written a novel. Other bestsellers, riches and fame ... Read allLiz and Merry become BFFs in college. A decade later, Liz is a serious writer with writer's block, whereas Merry's a housewife/mom. She's written a novel. Other bestsellers, riches and fame follow.Liz and Merry become BFFs in college. A decade later, Liz is a serious writer with writer's block, whereas Merry's a housewife/mom. She's written a novel. Other bestsellers, riches and fame follow.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
13,422
6,929
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    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Gerald Ayres
      • John Van Druten(play)
    • Stars
      • Jacqueline Bisset
      • Candice Bergen
      • David Selby
    Top credits
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Gerald Ayres
      • John Van Druten(play)
    • Stars
      • Jacqueline Bisset
      • Candice Bergen
      • David Selby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:44
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    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 3
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    Meg Ryan and Candice Bergen in Rich and Famous (1981)
    Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
    Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
    Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
    Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
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    Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
    Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)
    Candice Bergen and Jacqueline Bisset in Rich and Famous (1981)

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    Jacqueline Bisset
    Jacqueline Bisset
    • Liz Hamilton
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Merry Noel Blake
    David Selby
    David Selby
    • Doug Blake
    Hart Bochner
    Hart Bochner
    • Chris Adams
    Steven Hill
    Steven Hill
    • Jules Levi
    Meg Ryan
    Meg Ryan
    • Debby at 18 years
    Matt Lattanzi
    Matt Lattanzi
    • The Boy, Jim
    Daniel Faraldo
    Daniel Faraldo
    • Ginger Trinidad
    Nicole Eggert
    Nicole Eggert
    • Debby at 8 years
    Joe Maross
    Joe Maross
    • Martin Fornam
    Kres Mersky
    • Judy Heller
    Cloyce Morrow
    • Martha Antilles
    Cheryl Robinson
    Cheryl Robinson
    • UCLA Voice
    • (voice)
    Allan Warnick
    Allan Warnick
    • Desk Clerk
    Ann Risley
    Ann Risley
    • Max's Wife
    Damion Scheller
    • Max's Son
    Haley Fox
    • Max's Daughter
    Fay Kanin
    Fay Kanin
    • Professor Fields
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • Gerald Ayres
      • John Van Druten(play)
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    • Trivia
      Robert Mulligan started directing, but he had to bow out after four days filming due to the 1981 strike by the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. The film was shut down for three months and when production re-commenced, scheduling conflicts meant Mulligan had to withdraw from the film and as such the director was replaced with veteran George Cukor. He was 81 years old and in semi-retirement when he was persuaded to direct. This is Cukor's final film as director.
    • Goofs
      Merry is in bed when she suddenly comes up with title for her next novel - "Home Cookin'". But a moment later, when she rushes into her office, that title is already scrawled across the blackboard where she jots down her ideas.
    • Quotes

      Liz Hamilton: Put that on, I have a quote; I find this mid-century obsession with young flesh obscene! It's like eating green cantaloupes!

    • Alternate versions
      2 sex scenes are cut in US version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: So Fine, Gallipoli, Cattle Annie and Little Britches, True Confessions, Rich and Famous (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Me for a Buggy Ride
      Written by Mezz Mezzrow, Wesley Wilson (uncredited)

      Sung by Bessie Smith

      Courtesy of CBS Records

    User reviews25

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    7/10
    Farewell, George, and thank you, Mr. Ayres
    Not-bad-at-all swan song for the great George Cukor, a "women's picture" remake of 1944's "Old Acquaintance" that actually improves on it somewhat. That's thanks mostly to screenwriter Gerald Ayres, who has updated it in credible and interesting ways and cut down on some of the excesses of the genre. As old friends who become romantic and professional rivals, Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen appear to be having a marvelous time, and David Selby's quite all right in the Gig Young-ish role of the dreamboat who married the wrong Smith graduate. Cukor's venture into R-rated filmmaking is a little self- conscious, and he dwells perhaps too long on the various beautiful young men who make the acquaintance of these two, but it's professional, attractive filmmaking. Notable also for the fascinating party guests who turn up as extras--Nina Foch, Christopher Isherwood, etc.
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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die wilden Reichen
    • Filming locations
      • Algonquin Hotel - 59 W. 44th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jaquet
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,492,125
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,492,125
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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