Max Dugan Returns
“Prices are double. Your love life's in trouble. The car won't start. Your boss has no heart. The door squeaks. The roof leaks. Your stereo just went mono. All you need is a little Max Dugan.”
Synopsis
An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MAX DUGAN RETURNS (1983 TV Spot)
Type: Teaser • Published 2022-08-25
Top Cast
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Marsha Mason
Nora McPhae
Jason Robards
Max Dugan
Donald Sutherland
Brian Costello
Matthew Broderick
Michael McPhae
Dody Goodman
Mrs. Litke
Sal Viscuso
Coach Roy
Panchito Gómez
Luis
Charley Lau
Charley Lau, boxing coach
Brian Part
Kevin Costello
Billie Bird
Older Woman
Tessa Richarde
Blonde at Shoe Store
Jim Staahl
Man at Shoe Store
Duke Stroud
Teacher
Sondra Blake
Teacher
David Morse
Shoe Store Cop
Mari Gorman
Pat
Santos Morales
Grocer
Irene Olga López
Grocer's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Max Dugan Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.6M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Neil Simon
David Shire
David M. Walsh
Richard Marks
Herbert Ross, Neil Simon, Roger M. Rothstein
Department Leadership Roster
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Herbert Ross
Producer
Herbert Ross
Director
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Richard Marks
Editor
Neil Simon
Writer
Neil Simon
Producer
Bob Mackie
Costume Design
Albert Brenner
Production Design
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 Max Dugan Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Max Dugan Returns about?
An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
Who directed Max Dugan Returns?
Max Dugan Returns was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Max Dugan Returns?
The principal cast of Max Dugan Returns includes Marsha Mason, Jason Robards, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Broderick, Dody Goodman.
When was Max Dugan Returns released and how long is it?
Max Dugan Returns was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Max Dugan Returns make at the box office?
Max Dugan Returns grossed $17.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Max Dugan Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Max Dugan Returns was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Max Dugan Returns?
Max Dugan Returns holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).