It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
“A gilt-edged wacky comedy”
Synopsis
Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Trent
- Screenplay & Story
- John Trent, David Main, Claude Harz
- Original Score
- William McCauley
- Original Title
- It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Trent
John Trent, David Main, Claude Harz
William McCauley
Harry Makin
Tony Lower
David Perlmutter
Department Leadership Roster
John Trent
Director
John Trent
Writer
David Main
Writer
Harry Makin
Director of Photography
William McCauley
Original Music Composer
David Perlmutter
Producer
Tony Lower
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
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What is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time about?
Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
Who directed It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was directed by John Trent.
Who stars in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
The principal cast of It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time includes Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner, Yvonne De Carlo.
When was It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time released and how long is it?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was composed by William McCauley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).