The Lay of the Land
“A Comedy about Trust, Lust and other Oddities of Marriage.”
Synopsis
Harvey Dankworth is having an affair on the side, and the problems in his family life with wife Mary Jane arise. But she is also not interested in sex with him.. They start going to psychiatrists and Mary Jane starts to have wild sexual fantasies at these sessions that include her shrink Dr. Guttmacher.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Arrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Shapiro
- Original Score
- Jeff Lass
- Original Title
- The Lay of the Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- JKG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Arrick
Mel Shapiro
Jeff Lass
Fred Goodich
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Arrick
Director
Fred Goodich
Director of Photography
Jeff Lass
Original Music Composer
Mel Shapiro
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lay of the Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lay of the Land about?
Harvey Dankworth is having an affair on the side, and the problems in his family life with wife Mary Jane arise. But she is also not interested in sex with him.. They start going to psychiatrists and Mary Jane starts to have wild sexual fantasies at these sessions that include her shrink Dr. Guttmacher.
Who directed The Lay of the Land?
The Lay of the Land was directed by Larry Arrick.
Who stars in The Lay of the Land?
The principal cast of The Lay of the Land includes Ed Begley Jr., Sally Kellerman, Tyne Daly, Rance Howard, Tom Nowicki.
When was The Lay of the Land released and how long is it?
The Lay of the Land was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lay of the Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lay of the Land was composed by Jeff Lass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lay of the Land?
The Lay of the Land holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).