The Family Man (1979 film)
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| The Family Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Romance |
| Based on | novel by Thomas Gallagher |
| Written by | Meredith Baxter Birney Anne Jackson |
| Music by | Billy Goldenberg |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Freyda Rothstein David Susskind |
| Producers | Ruth E. Carter (as Ruth Carter) Peter Dohanos |
| Cinematography | Zale Magder |
| Editors | Sidney Katz John Wright |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production company | Time Life Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | December 19, 1979 |
The Family Man is a 1979 television film, directed by
Meredith Baxter Birney
.
Plot
Asner plays a prosperous Irish-born New Yorker who falls in love with a young pianist and is tempted to be unfaithful to his wife for the first time.[1]
Cast
- Edward Asneras Eddie Madden
- Meredith Baxter Birneyas Mercedes Cole
- Anne Jackson as Maggie Madden
- Dick Latessa as Fred
- Michael Kirby as Walter
- Michael Wincott as Charlie
- Martin Short as Louie
- Gordon Thomson as Dance Instructor
- Michael Ironside as Bartender
Reception
Writing in the accent "intermittent and unconvincing".[1]
References
- ^ a b Tom Buckley (December 19, 1979). "TV: Asner in a Drama". The New York Times.
External links
- The Family Man at IMDb
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