That's Life! (1986)
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- PG-13
- 1h 42min
- Comedy, Drama
- 10 Oct 1986 (USA)
- Movie
A wealthy yet depressed architect and his sympathetic wife strive to conquer their life issues in anticipation of Harvey Fairchild's (Jack Lemmon's) 60th birthday party.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jack Lemmon | ... |
Harvey Fairchild
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| Julie Andrews | ... |
Gillian Fairchild
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| Sally Kellerman | ... |
Holly Parrish
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| Robert Loggia | ... |
Father Baragone
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| Jennifer Edwards | ... |
Megan Fairchild Bartlet
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| Robert Knepper | ... |
Steve Larwin
(as Rob Knepper)
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| Matt Lattanzi | ... |
Larry Bartlet
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| Chris Lemmon | ... |
Josh Fairchild
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| Cynthia Sikes | ... |
Janice Kern
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| Dana Sparks | ... |
Fanny Ward
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| Emma Walton Hamilton | ... |
Kate Fairchild
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| Felicia Farr | ... |
Madame Carrie
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| Teddy Wilson | ... |
Corey
(as Theodore Wilson)
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| Nicky Blair | ... |
Andre
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| Jordan Christopher | ... |
Dr. Keith Romanis
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| Biff Elliot | ... |
Belmont
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Hal Riddle | ... |
Phil Carlson
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Harold Harris | ... |
Harold
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Sherry P. Sievert | ... |
Receptionist
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Joe Lopes | ... |
Band Leader
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James Umphlett | ... |
Party Guest
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Frann Bradford | ... |
Party Guest
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| Jesse Henecke | ... |
Jesse Grant
(as Jess G. Henecke)
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| Lisa Kingston | ... |
Lisa
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Ken Gehrig | ... |
Injured Man in E.R.
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Donna McMullen | ... |
Woman in E.R.
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Scott L. McKenna | ... |
Anesthesiologist
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Charles Schneider | ... |
Dr. Gerald Spelner
(as Dr. Charles Schneider)
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Cora Bryant | ... |
Histotechnologist
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Robin Foster | ... |
Histotechnologist
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Eddie Vail | ... |
Surfer
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Deborah Figuly | ... |
Surfer Girl
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| Ernie Anderson | ... |
TV Announcer
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Harry Birrell | ... |
Radio Announcer
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Chutney Walton | ... |
Chutney
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Honey Edwards | ... |
Honey
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| Michael Reardon | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Blake Edwards | ||
Written by
| Milton Wexler | ... | (written by) & |
| Blake Edwards | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tony Adams | ... | producer |
| Trish Caroselli | ... | associate producer |
| Jonathan D. Krane | ... | producer |
Music by
| Henry Mancini | ||
Cinematography by
| Anthony B. Richmond | ... | director of photography (as Anthony Richmond) |
Editing by
| Lee Rhoads | ||
Editorial Department
| Laura Rindner | ... | assistant editor |
| Rozanne Zingale | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Tony Marando | ||
Set Decoration by
| Tony Marando | ||
Costume Design by
| Tracy Tynan | ||
Makeup Department
| Deborah Figuly | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jane Galli | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Julian Heap | ... | hair stylist |
| Maryanne Puetz | ... | hair stylist (as Mary Ann Puetz) |
| Sachi Worrall | ... | hair stylist |
| Adam Christopher | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Alan Levine | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| K.C. Colwell | ... | second assistant director |
| Alan Levine | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Kevin Hughes | ... | property master |
| Lori Jedeikin | ... | property assistant |
| Jaki Sommerich | ... | set dresser |
| Diana Allen Williams | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Sollars | ... | boom operator |
| Bruce Stubblefield | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Don Summer | ... | sound mixer |
| James Bailey | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Shauna Duggins | ... | stunt double |
| Gene Hartline | ... | stunts |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ben Batzdorff | ... | best boy |
| Davie Carothers | ... | second assistant camera: additional |
| Kenny Christiansen | ... | electrician (as Ken Christiansen) |
| Gary Dagg | ... | best boy / dolly grip |
| James A. Earley | ... | grip (as Jim Early) |
| Dulce 'Candy' González | ... | second assistant camera (as Candy Gonzalez) |
| Bill Henderson | ... | still photographer |
| Rick Herrington | ... | electrician |
| Rowdy Herrington | ... | gaffer |
| Saint John | ... | key grip |
| Kent H. Jorgensen | ... | grip (as Kent Jorgensen) |
| Tommy Magglos | ... | camera operator |
| Richard Miller | ... | first assistant camera |
| Louis Niemeyer | ... | first assistant camera |
| Daniel Pershing | ... | grip |
| John St. John | ... | grip |
| Jim Thorpe | ... | grip |
| Frank Keever | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Bob Munoz | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kathleen Mascia O'Brien | ... | assistant costumer |
| Nina Padovano | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Dennis Hoffman | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Tom Bocci | ... | music supervisor |
| Al Bunetta | ... | music supervisor |
| Michael Linn | ... | music editor |
| Joe Lopes | ... | music coordinator |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sharron Reynolds | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Tim Fry | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Jackson Beck | ... | dialogue coach |
| Sunny Coverdell | ... | assistant: Mr. Krane |
| Carrie Dieterich | ... | production coordinator |
| Judy French | ... | assistant: Mr. Adams |
| Elton MacPherson | ... | production controller |
| Gina Minervini | ... | product placement coordinator |
| Julie Hill Byers | ... | production office assistant (uncredited) |
| George Escalera | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Steven Elime Lalande | ... | production office assistant (uncredited) |
| Jamie Raskin | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Cannon-Warner (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Vestron Video (1987) (United States) (video)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Artisan Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Pioneer Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Video Treasures (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- American Airlines (special thanks)
- Beaurivage Restaurant (special thanks)
- Dev El Livery (special thanks)
- Ford Motor Company, Mercury Sable (special thanks)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (special thanks)
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (special thanks)
- Gourmet Chabar Inc. (catering)
- Hanson & Schwam (public relations)
- M.R. Productions (special thanks)
- Nancy Klopper Casting (special thanks)
- Panavision (special thanks)
- Penguin Books (special thanks)
- Pico Rents (special thanks)
- Polaroid (special thanks)
- Reebok (special thanks)
- Rinnite & Bandi Wines (special thanks)
- Seiniger/Bloom Productions (title design)
- TV-RCA (special thanks)
- The Keylite P.S.I. Group (lighting equipment furnished by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Harvey (Jack Lemmon) and Gillian Fairchild (Dame Julie Andrews) face a difficult weekend. Harvey, celebrating his 60th birthday, is stressed and depressed. Gillian is awaiting the results of a throat biopsy. Their lives are further complicated by their three grown children, a ditsy neighbor, a fortune teller, and an alcoholic Priest.
Written by Jeanne Armintrout |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $229,855, 28 Sep 1986 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jack Lemmon's real-life son, Chris, played his movie son "Josh", and Jack's wife Felicia Farr played a fortune teller. See more » |
| Goofs | Microphone shadow visible during party scene in the tent. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Touch and Go/'Night, Mother/Blue Velvet/Where the River Runs Black (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Life in a Looking Glass See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Keith Romanis:
Well, Harv. Harvey Fairchild: Yeah? Dr. Keith Romanis: Your heart is strong. There's absolutely nothing wrong with you physically whatsoever. Harvey Fairchild: There's nothing wrong with me? Dr. Keith Romanis: No. You're in a great shape. Harvey Fairchild: Uh, I'm in great shape? Keith, did you ever hear the story about the fighter that was losing badly, you know, to the other guy? He's getting the hell kicked out of him and he comes back to his corner between rounds, and his manager says, "Keep up the good work, kid, because the other guy isn't laying a glove on you." And the fighter says, "Then you better keep your eye on the referee, because somebody is kicking the shit out of me." What the hell do you mean, nothing's wrong with me? Dr. Keith Romanis: You're kicking the shit out of yourself, Harv. See more » |