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Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Alan King, Bob Dishy ... see more see more... , Bob Elliott , Ray Goulding , Eric Gurry , Elva Leff , B.J. Barie , Ari Meyers , Benjamin H. Carlin , Ken Sylk , James Tolkan , Tony Munafo , Richard Belzer , Lori Tan Chinn , Denny Dillon , Judy Graubart , Andre Gregory , Christal Kim , Kevin McClarnon , Jaime Tirelli , Margo Winkler , Cis Corman , Jean-Pierre Stewart , Doris Gramovot , Frederic Kimball , Florence Anglin

Successful playwright Al Pacino can't get any work done as long as he is pestered by his wacko wife Tuesday Weld. Making things worse are the couple's obstreperous children, many of them products of h... read more read more...er previous marriages. Just as Pacino is completing his latest work, his wife walks out on him. That's the good news: the bad news is that he's saddled with a bunch of snot-nosed kids. Still and all, Pacino finds time to inaugurate an affair with his play's leading lady, played by Dyan Cannon, while attempting to juggle the stresses of opening night with the needs of the demanding, often obnoxious children. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Release Date: June 18, 1982

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DVD Release Date: June 19, 2007

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  • fb100002359227440
    May 11, 2011
    fb100002359227440
    Hiller, directer a film not so good. One more time.
  • jjnxn
    April 15, 2010
    jjnxn
    Hokey but pleasant and any movie with that cast is at least worth one viewing.
  • michaelcorleone
    November 13, 2008
    michaelcorleone
    This critically panned film is an underrated gem. Pacino treats us with another intriguing, convincing character exploration in this bittersweet comedy. Although there are oddly staged scenes and some awkward dialogue, this movie is very entertaining and, at times, quite moving. ... read moreAl Pacino never fails to disappoint, and his nuanced portrayal of this unique character is fascinating to watch.
  • recruiter89
    October 10, 2010
    recruiter89
    This is probably one of Pacino's best movies and every time I see that it is on, I make sure to watch it. Add Alan King and Dyan Cannon in and some pretty funny parts and the movie is underrated. It shows Pacino in a different light and some of his lines are priceless. the storyl... read moreine is unique as well with Tuesday Weld leaving Pacino for another man and him having to juggle 5 kids from different marriages and trying to write a hit Broadway play. You never heard too much about this movie but even the kids are funny. Great movie!
  • gbroward
    December 1, 2007
    gbroward
    Pacino was brillent in his portrayal of a divorced father trying to make ends meet as a playwrite and full time dad...I think the critics missed this one by a mile.

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September 25, 2002
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