Marriage of a midlife, middle-class, childless couple is in a rut. Sophie has become depressed, frigid and slightly paranoid and Otto is stuck in optimistic denial. Things escalate at their summer cottage, but no one dares call it quits.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Shirley MacLaine | ... |
Sophie Bentwood
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| Kenneth Mars | ... |
Otto Bentwood
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| Sada Thompson | ... |
Claire
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Jack Somack | ... |
Leon
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| Gerald S. O'Loughlin | ... |
Charlie
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| Chris Gampel | ... |
Mike Holstein
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| Mary Alan Hokanson | ... |
Flo Holstein
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| Robert Bauer | ... |
Young Man
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| Carol Kane | ... |
Young Girl
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| Michael Higgins | ... |
Francis Early
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Michael McAloney | ... |
Raconteur
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| Wallace Rooney | ... |
Man on Subway
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Rose Gregorio | ... |
Ruth
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Elena Karam | ... |
Saleslady
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Nick Smith | ... |
The Caller
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Robert Delbert | ... |
Hospital Attendant
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Shauneille Perry | ... |
Woman Doctor
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Gonzalee Ford | ... |
Nurse
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Patrick McVey | ... |
Mr. Haynes
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L.J. Davis | ... |
Tom
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Directed by
| Frank D. Gilroy | ||
Written by
| Paula Fox | ... | (novel) |
| Frank D. Gilroy | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Frank D. Gilroy | ... | producer |
| Paul Leaf | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Ron Carter | ||
| Jim Hall | ||
| Lee Konitz | ||
Cinematography by
| Urs Furrer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert Q. Lovett | ||
Editorial Department
| Geraldine Fabrikant | ... | assistant editor |
| Rick Shaine | ... | assistant editor (as Frederick Shaine Jr.) |
| Irving Rathner | ... | negative cutter (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Edgar Lansbury | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Herbert F. Mulligan | ||
Costume Design by
| Sarah E. Gifft | ||
Production Management
| Norman I. Cohen | ... | production manager (as Norman Cohen) |
| Michael Haley | ... | assistant production manager (as Mike Haley) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Norman I. Cohen | ... | assistant director (as Norman Cohen) |
| François Moullin | ... | assistant director (as Francois Moullin) |
Art Department
| Robert Reilly | ... | property master (as Robert F. Reilly) |
Sound Department
| John H. Bolz | ... | sound mixer (as John Bolz) |
| Jack Dalton Jr. | ... | sound boom operator |
| Thomas Halpin | ... | sound editor |
| Sanford Rackow | ... | sound editor |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | re-recordist (as Richard Vorisek) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Louis Gerolomi | ... | gaffer (as Louis Girolami) |
| Ronald M. Lautore | ... | assistant camera (as Ron Lautore) |
| Louis S. Toth Jr. | ... | grip (as Louis Toth Jr.) |
| Tony Girolami | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Ron Mazzola | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Charles Moore | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Morton O.M. Segal | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Vic Ramos | ... | extra casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Peggy Farrell | ... | wardrobe (as Peggy M. Farrell) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Roberta Hodes | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James Giblin | ... | transportation captain (as Jim Giblin) |
| Ed Wilson | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Adeline Leonard Seakwood | ... | production secretary (as Adeline Leonard) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ITC Films (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Scotia-Barber (1971) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- ITC Entertainment (1971) (Non-US)
- CBS (1980) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Precision Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Betamax)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- ITC Entertainment Group (1989) (Non-US)
- Legend Films (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Paramount Pictures (2020) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- F. Hillsberg (titles)
- On the Spot Productions (merchandising consultant)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sophie and Otto Bentwood are set in their ways. And unsettled in their hearts. They're Desperate Characters, trapped in a marriage that no longer works... yet unable to break free. In a performance widely cited as a career breakthrough, Shirley MacLaine portrays Sophie in this compelling grown-up drama that, in its own jolting way, is a love story. Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Budget | $400,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Carol Kane. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode #1.11 (1973). See more » |