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Starting Over

Starting Over

1979R1h 45m

Comedy
Romance

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Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life... One way, or the other.

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

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Writer: James L. Brooks
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

Burt ReynoldsPhil Potter
Jill ClayburghMarilyn Holmburg
Candice BergenJessica Potter
Charles DurningMichael "Mickey" Potter
Frances SternhagenMarva Potter
Austin PendletonPaul
Mary Kay PlaceMarie
MacIntyre DixonDan Ryan
Jay O. SandersLarry
Charles KimbroughSalesman

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