Tribute
“There's more to being a father than just having a son.”
Synopsis
A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.
Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
Scottie Templeton
Robby Benson
Jud Templeton
Lee Remick
Maggie Stratton
Colleen Dewhurst
Gladys Petrelli
John Marley
Lou Daniels
Kim Cattrall
Sally Haines
Gale Garnett
Hilary
Teri Keane
Evelyn
Rummy Bishop
Poker Player
John Dee
Poker Player
Robert Windsor
Poker Player
Eileen Lehman
Nurse
Andrew Foot
Actor
Trevor Daley
Cop
Sid Smith
Stage Hand
Jennifer Goldie
Nurse
Bill McMann
Maitre d'
Gaylyn Britton
Hatcheck Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.5x
-$4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Slade
- Original Score
- Kenneth Wannberg
- Original Title
- Tribute
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- The Turman-Foster Company, Tiberius Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Clark
Bernard Slade
Kenneth Wannberg
Reginald H. Morris
Richard Halsey
Garth Drabinsky, Richard S. Bright, Joel B. Michaels
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Clark
Director
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Bernard Slade
Screenplay
Kenneth Wannberg
Original Music Composer
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Suzanne Grace
Costume Design
Garth Drabinsky
Producer
Richard Halsey
Editor
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tribute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tribute about?
A shallow Broadway press agent learns he is dying just as his son by his ex-wife arrives for a visit.
Who directed Tribute?
Tribute was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in Tribute?
The principal cast of Tribute includes Jack Lemmon, Robby Benson, Lee Remick, Colleen Dewhurst, John Marley.
When was Tribute released and how long is it?
Tribute was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tribute?
Tribute had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (0.5 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Tribute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tribute was composed by Kenneth Wannberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tribute?
Tribute holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).