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Still from Old Boyfriends — Old Boyfriends (1979) — Joan TewkesburyPhotographed by William A. Fraker

Poster for Old Boyfriends

Joan Tewkesbury

Old Boyfriends

English / 1979 / 1h 43m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 3.18/5·3.1K ratings·1.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.

Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 75
Included in
Frame of Mind: Psychiatry On-Screen
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoan Tewkesbury

WriterPaul Schrader, Leonard Schrader

CinematographerWilliam A. Fraker

ComposerDavid Shire

ProducerEdward R. Pressman, Michele Rappaport

Cast

Talia Shireas Dianne

Richard Jordanas Jeff

John Belushias Eric

Keith Carradineas Wayne

Gerrit Grahamas The Fisherman

Bethel Leslieas Mrs. Vantil

Joan Hotchkisas Pamela Shaw

William Bassettas David Brinks

Nina Jordanas Dylan

Buck Henryas Art Kopple

John Housemanas Dr. Hoffman

Barry Michlinas Burt

Jon Cutleras Bartender

Jim Raymondas Man in bar

Mary McCuskeras Desk clerk

Brenda Kingas Sue Ann

P. J. Solesas Sandy

Dominique Pinassias Dianne Age 13 (voice)

Murphy Dunneas Bloodshot Band Keyboard

Jim Keltneras Bloodshot Band Drums

Old Boyfriends (1979) | Criteria