Movie Description Neil Simon's touching romantic comedy tells the story of a divorced ex-dancer (Marsha Norman), with a small daughter (Quinn Cummings) to support, who must start her life anew when her latest lover abandons her to pursue his career. Further complicating her life is the arrival of an egotistical actor (Richard Dreyfuss) who sublet her Manhattan apartment from her wayward boyfriend. Despite their initial hostility, this unlikely pair discovers romance as they help each other cope with the hardships of life in the big city.
| Credits | | Producer: | Ray Stark | | Cast: | Quinn Cummings |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Snap Case Pan & Scan - 1.33 Letterboxed - Anamorphic - 1.85 Dual Side - Single Layer Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Dolby Digital Mono - French Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access, The film features the song "Goodbye Girl" by David Gates.
"You were never four-and-a-half, you were born 26."--Paula (Marsha Mason) to Lucy (Quinn Cummings)
"I thought you said you were decent!"--Paula "I am decent; I also happen to be naked."--Elliot (Richard Dreyfuss)
"Ask an actor a question, and he gives you his credits."--Paula
"What is it about you that makes a man with a hundred forty-seven I.Q. feel like an idiot?"--Elliot
Editorial Reviews "...[Ross] is a man of wit and humane concerns....[Dreyfuss and Mason] are enthusiastic farceurs..." New York Times - Vincent Canby (12/01/1977)
Awards 1977Academy AwardsBest ActorRichard Dreyfuss
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