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A New Life (1988)

PG-13 | | Comedy | 25 March 1988 (USA)
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After a middle-aged couple divorces, they must each enter the frightening but funny world of blind dates and new relationships.

Director:

Alan Alda

Writer:

Alan Alda

Stars:

Alan Alda, Ann-Margret, Hal Linden | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Alda ... Steve Giardino
Hal Linden ... Mel Arons
Ann-Margret ... Jackie Jardino
Veronica Hamel ... Kay Hutton
John Shea ... Doc
Mary Kay Place ... Donna
Beatrice Alda Beatrice Alda ... Judy
David Eisner David Eisner ... Billy
Victoria Snow ... Audrey
John Kozak John Kozak ... Phil
Alan Jordan Alan Jordan ... Steve's Lawyer
Tim Koetting Tim Koetting ... Maurice
Catherine Disher ... Student
Alec Mapa ... Sybil
Malcolm Stewart ... Suitor #1
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After a middle-aged couple divorces, they must each enter the frightening but funny world of blind dates and new relationships.

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Trivia

The length of time that Steve and Jackie Giardino's marriage lasted was twenty-six years. See more »

Quotes

Suitor #1: I have always been interested in soft drinks. They're unique, they are clean, you don't need a showroom, they repeat... They are an ideal product.
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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Biloxi Blues/Johnny Be Good/A New Life/The Milagro Beanfield War/Dominick and Eugene (1988) See more »

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If I Say Yes
Written by Michael Jay, Marvin Morrow
Performed by Five Star
Produced by Buster Pearson, Michael Jay
Courtesy of Tent/RCA Records
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Too bland.
6 January 2001 | by gridoon – See all my reviews

The writer and director, Alan Alda (who also stars, sporting an unflattering haircut), enters Woody Allen territory here, but the result is unfortunately bland and forgettable. He seems to know all the right moves and maintains an agreeable tone, but there isn't enough wit in the lines, or enough laughs, or enough insights into the characters. Ann-Margret does look sensational, however. (**)
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 1988 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Alan Alda's A New Life See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,505,092, 27 March 1988

Gross USA:

$7,721,852

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,721,852
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Paramount Pictures See more »
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1.85 : 1
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