The story of Michael Donovan's amusing - and doomed - attempts to wield life's ultimate double-edged sword: infidelity.
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| Tim Matheson | ... |
Michael Donovan
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| Kate Capshaw | ... |
Katherine
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Tommy
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| John Glover | ... |
Walter
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| Joan Copeland | ... |
Mrs. Harrison (Kate's Mother)
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Susanna Dalton | ... |
Nancy Barwood
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| Wendie Malick | ... |
Philomena
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| Wallace Shawn | ... |
Oliver
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| Betsy Aidem | ... |
Passerby
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Sharon Bamber | ... |
Theresa Donovan
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Tanya Berezin | ... |
Joyce
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Michael Bias | ... |
Wedding photographer
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Kim von Brandenstein | ... |
Bubble girl
(as Kim Von Brandenstein)
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Barbara Bratt | ... |
Office girl
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Christy Brown | ... |
Mindy
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| Robert Burr | ... |
Joe Donovan
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Leigh Curran | ... |
Marie Donovan
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| Lisa Dunsheath | ... |
Lucy (Down-on Girl)
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| Frankie Faison | ... |
Electrician
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Sarah Felcher | ... |
Old lady
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Sharon Foote | ... |
Salesgirl
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Donna Fowler | ... |
Cigarette stand lady
(as Donna R. Fowler)
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Jennine Marie Gourin | ... |
Schoolgirl
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Sam Gray | ... |
Dr. Bernstein
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| James Greene | ... |
Father Anthony
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| Delphi Harrington | ... |
Mrs. Bradley
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Frances Helm | ... |
Ellie Donovan
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| Carolyn Houlihan | ... |
Bathing suit model
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Elva Josephson | ... |
Sue Bradley
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Wayne Kell | ... |
Florist
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| Anne Lange | ... |
Bathing suit model
(as Ann Lange)
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| Sagan Lewis | ... |
Michael's assistant
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Renée Lippin | ... |
Joan
(as Renee Lippin)
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Merry Loomis | ... |
Bathing suit model
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J. Frank Lucas | ... |
Sattler priest
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Ronald Maccone | ... |
Theresa's husband
(as Ron Maccone)
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P.J. Mann | ... |
Sandy
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Winston May | ... |
Jewelery salesman
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Patricia Mertens | ... |
Customer
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Joshua Michaels | ... |
Cameraman
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Sharron Miller | ... |
Conran's saleslady
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Carolyn Perry | ... |
Nude Vacuumer
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Nicholas Petron | ... |
Electrician
(as Nick Petron)
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Don Phillips | ... |
Mr. Harrison
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Isabel Price | ... |
Old Lady
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Kathleen Purrman | ... |
Schoolgirl
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Eric Ratcliff | ... |
Tommy's son
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Mary Ritter | ... |
Old lady
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Janine Robbins | ... |
Passerby
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Lauren Sautner | ... |
Little Lucy
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Sarabeth Schedeen | ... |
Passerby
(as Sara Schedeen)
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Carol Lee Shahid | ... |
Conran's trainee
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| Bill Smitrovich | ... |
Technician
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Kimberly Stern | ... |
Schoolgirl
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Melanie Strauss | ... |
Schoolgirl
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John Tillinger | ... |
Sattler Sponsor
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Chris Westwood | ... |
Girl in bath
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David Wilkins | ... |
Passerby
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| Cyb Barnstable | ... |
Beauty (uncredited)
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Nancy Cohen | ... |
Kate (uncredited)
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Geretta Geretta | ... |
Gallery Patron (uncredited)
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| Jon-Erik Hexum | ... |
Game audience (uncredited)
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Paul Kosopod | ... |
Kiwi (uncredited)
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Susan Phelps | ... |
Lady in restaurant (uncredited)
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Ilana Rapp | ... |
Zoo Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bruce Paltrow | ||
Written by
| Robert De Laurentiis | ... | (written by) (as Robert De Laurentis) |
Produced by
| Robert De Laurentiis | ... | producer (as Robert De Laurentis) |
| Stephen F. Kesten | ... | associate producer |
| Bruce Paltrow | ... | producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Ralf D. Bode | ... | director of photography (as Ralf Bode) |
Editing by
| Bill Butler | ||
Editorial Department
| Stephen Butler | ... | assistant film editor (as Steve Butler) |
| Stephanie Gouey | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Nanci Katz | ... | assistant film editor (as Nancy Katz) |
| Michael R. Miller | ... | assistant film editor (as Michael Miller) |
| Adrienne Williams | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Howard Feuer | ||
| Jeremy Ritzer | ||
Production Design by
| Stephen Hendrickson | ... | (as Steven Hendrickson) |
Set Decoration by
| Hans-Michael Bock | ... | (as Michael Bock) |
| Susan Bode | ... | (as Susan Stasiuk Bode) |
Costume Design by
| Patrizia von Brandenstein | ... | (as Patrizia Von Brandenstein) |
Makeup Department
| Vincent Callaghan | ... | makeup artist |
| Anthony Cortino | ... | hair stylist |
| Craig Lyman | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Stephen F. Kesten | ... | unit production manager |
| Abby Singer | ... | production manager: Los Angeles |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ann Egbert | ... | dga trainee |
| Howie Horowitz | ... | second assistant director |
| Victor Hsu | ... | first assistant director |
| Deborah L. Marrs | ... | dga trainee (as Deborah Marrs) |
| Joseph P. Reidy | ... | second assistant director (as Joseph Reidy) |
Art Department
| Victor Capecci | ... | scenic artist |
| Michael Drahan | ... | set dresser |
| James Glass | ... | scenic artist |
| William Lucek | ... | chargeman scenic artist |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | set dresser |
| Richard Nelson | ... | set dresser |
| John Oates Jr. | ... | property master (as John P. Oates Jr.) |
| Kevin Oates | ... | props |
| Arne Olsen | ... | construction grip |
| Frank Proscia | ... | construction grip |
| Edward Swanson | ... | head carpenter |
| Walter Tatro | ... | set dresser |
| Richard A. Ventre | ... | scenic artist (as Richard Ventre) |
| Dave Weinman | ... | set dresser (as David Weinman) |
Sound Department
| John Fundus | ... | boom operator |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Peter Ilardi | ... | sound recordist (as Peter A. Ilardi) |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Linda Murphy | ... | recordist |
| Anthony Palk | ... | sound editor (as Tony Palk) |
| Gary Shepherd | ... | sound editor |
| Ray West | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Jim Lovelett | ... | stunt double: Michael |
| Alex Stevens | ... | stunt player |
| Victoria Vanderkloot | ... | stunt player |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Garrett Brown | ... | steadicam operator |
| Mel Brown | ... | gaffer (as Melvin Brown) |
| Michael Brown | ... | best boy electric |
| Charles Cole | ... | camera production assistant (as Charles D. Cole Jr.) |
| Angelo Di Giacomo | ... | second assistant camera (as Angelo DeGiacomo) |
| James Finnerty | ... | key grip (as Jim Finnerty) |
| John Finnerty | ... | best boy grip |
| Brian Hamill | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Stone | ... | camera operator |
| David Wagreich | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mark Melendez | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Joy Todd | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Colleen Atwood | ... | wardrobe production assistant |
| Lee Austin | ... | wardrobe: men |
| Patti Brundage | ... | wardrobe: women |
| Alan Eskolsky | ... | wardrobe: men |
| Jody Schoffner | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Brooke Kennedy | ... | location manager |
| Lucille Masone Smith | ... | location auditor (as Lucille Masone Cannon) |
Music Department
| Daniel Allan Carlin | ... | music editor (as Daniel Carlin Jr.) |
| Georges Delerue | ... | conductor |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carole Brody Sheppard | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James Fanning | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Vebe Borge | ... | production assistant |
| Raymond De Laurentiis | ... | production assistant (as Raymond DeLaurentis) |
| Larry Kaplan | ... | unit publicist |
| Moira Kelly | ... | production coordinator |
| Matthew Penn | ... | production assistant |
| Bethany Rooney | ... | assistant: Mr. Paltrow (as Beth Hillshafer) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmco Norway (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- K-Tel Filmways VTC (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Cannon/VMP (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- MCA TV (1986) (United States) (tv) (original syndication release, as part of the "Universal Pictures Debut Network" series)
- Universal Domestic Television (1986) (United States) (tv) (original syndication release, as part of the "Universal Pictures Debut Network" series)
- Holiday Movies (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2006) (United States) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- BEA Associates (Bell & Brown Advertising offices by)
- La La Productions (music editing)
- Modern Film Effects (optical effects)
- Panavision (panaflex camera and lenses by)
- Priscilla of Boston (bridal salon gowns by)
- R/Greenberg Associates (main titles and end credits designed and produced by)
- TPI/PPI (production services by)
- Technicolor (color by)
- Ted Williams and Associates (architecture by)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Why are so many women trying to seduce Michael Donovan? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,030,070, 04 Apr 1982 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Actress Kate Capshaw originally read for a small supporting role but director Bruce Paltrow decided to give her the female lead of Katharine instead. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 0396 A Little Sex (1982) (2024). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Your Place or Mine See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The MTM Enterprises logo features an animated Mimsie sitting to the right of the circle. She meows, then a gray tomcat comes in. The kittens rub each other and purr. See more » |
| Quotes |
Tommy:
It's something that every animal knows deep inside.. even bad sex is good. See more » |