Memories of Me
“Abbie Polin never told anyone the terrible secret about his father... he's alive and well and living in Hollywood.”
Synopsis
After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.
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Memories of Me (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-25
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Billy Crystal
Abbie
Alan King
Abe
JoBeth Williams
Lisa
Janet Carroll
Dorothy Davis
David Ackroyd
1st Assistant Director
Phil Fondacaro
Horace Bosco
Robert Pastorelli
Al (Broccoli)
Mark L. Taylor
2nd Assistant Director
Peter Elbling
Director
Larry Cedar
1st Assistant Director (Soap)
Sheryl Bernstein
Dancer
Sean Connery
Sean Connery (uncredited)
Zachary Benjamin
Young Abbie
Karl Lukas
Bartender
Joe Shea
Stan Kantor
Joe 'Flash' Riley
Tango
Billy Beck
Angry Man
Margarito Mendoza
Mariachi Trumpet Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Winkler
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Roth, Billy Crystal
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Memories of Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Winkler
Eric Roth, Billy Crystal
Georges Delerue
Andrew Dintenfass
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Roth
Writer
Billy Crystal
Writer
Henry Winkler
Director
Andrew Dintenfass
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memories of Me
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What is Memories of Me about?
After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.
Who directed Memories of Me?
Memories of Me was directed by Henry Winkler.
Who stars in Memories of Me?
The principal cast of Memories of Me includes Billy Crystal, Alan King, JoBeth Williams, Janet Carroll, David Ackroyd.
When was Memories of Me released and how long is it?
Memories of Me was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Memories of Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memories of Me was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memories of Me?
Memories of Me holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).