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Starting Over

United States • 1979

Director

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Synopsis

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

Watch on Criterion

Synopsis

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlan J. Pakula

WriterJames L. Brooks

CinematographerSven Nykvist

ComposerMarvin Hamlisch

EditorMarion Rothman

ProducerJames L. Brooks, Alan J. Pakula

Cast

Burt Reynoldsas Phil Potter

Jill Clayburghas Marilyn Holmburg

Candice Bergenas Jessica Potter

Charles Durning

as Michael "Mickey" Potter

Frances Sternhagenas Marva Potter

Austin Pendletonas Paul

Mary Kay Placeas Marie

MacIntyre Dixonas Dan Ryan

Jay O. Sandersas Larry

Charles Kimbroughas Salesman

Richard Whitingas Everett

Alfie Wiseas Workshop Member

Wallace Shawnas Workshop Member

Sturgis Warneras John Morganson

Mary Catherine Wrightas Student 1

Daniel Sternas Student 2

George Hirschas Student 3

Ian Martinas Doorman

Aerin Asheras Lord & Taylor Lady

Ben Pesneras Victor

Starting Over (1979) | Criteria