Just Tell Me What You Want
“Anything - and everything - can be a weapon in the war between the sexes.”
Synopsis
A television producer woman tries to let down her overbearing boyfriend who is her boss. She wants to marry with a young writer.
Top Cast
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Ali MacGraw
Bones Burton
Alan King
Max Herschel
Myrna Loy
Stella Liberti
Keenan Wynn
Seymour Berger
Tony Roberts
Mike Berger
Peter Weller
Steven Routledge
Sara Truslow
Cathy
Judy Kaye
Baby
Dina Merrill
Connie Herschel
Joseph Maher
Dr. Coleson
Michael Gross
Lothar
Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter
Teddy
Raymond Thorne
Dr. Jowdy
Leslie Easterbrook
Hospital Nurse
David Rasche
Stopwatch Producer
Ron Millkie
Waiter
John Walter Davis
Stan
Joseph Leon
Julie Raskin
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Presson Allen
- Original Score
- Charles Strouse
- Original Title
- Just Tell Me What You Want
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Jay Presson Allen
Charles Strouse
Oswald Morris
Jack Fitzstephens
Burtt Harris, Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Jay Presson Allen
Screenplay
Charles Strouse
Original Music Composer
Jack Fitzstephens
Editor
Tony Walton
Production Design
Jay Presson Allen
Producer
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Tony Walton
Costume Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
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 Just Tell Me What You Want
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Tell Me What You Want about?
A television producer woman tries to let down her overbearing boyfriend who is her boss. She wants to marry with a young writer.
Who directed Just Tell Me What You Want?
Just Tell Me What You Want was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Just Tell Me What You Want?
The principal cast of Just Tell Me What You Want includes Ali MacGraw, Alan King, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn, Tony Roberts.
When was Just Tell Me What You Want released and how long is it?
Just Tell Me What You Want was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Tell Me What You Want?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Tell Me What You Want was composed by Charles Strouse.
Is Just Tell Me What You Want based on a book or true story?
Just Tell Me What You Want is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jay Presson Allen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Tell Me What You Want?
Just Tell Me What You Want holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).