Mixed Company
Synopsis
Kathy Morrison (Harris), mother of three, who helps run a "color-blind" adoption program, wants to have another biological child. Her husband, Pete (Bologna), the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, finds out he can't produce another child. Kathy thinks about adopting a boy, Frederic "Freddie" Wilcox, and Pete does not want to adopt a boy who happens to be black. When he relents, Freddie's arrival causes an upheaval in the Morrison's neighborhood, their school, and family. Kathy's answer is to adopt another child, in this case two, a war-traumatized half-Vietnamese girl, Quan Tran, and a Hopi boy, Joe. The new extended family must now learn to live together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mort Lachman, Melville Shavelson
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Mixed Company
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Llenroc Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Mort Lachman, Melville Shavelson
Fred Karlin
Stan Lazan
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shavelson
Director
Mort Lachman
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Stan Lazan
Director of Photography
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 Mixed Company
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mixed Company about?
Kathy Morrison (Harris), mother of three, who helps run a "color-blind" adoption program, wants to have another biological child. Her husband, Pete (Bologna), the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, finds out he can't produce another child. Kathy thinks about adopting a boy, Frederic "Freddie" Wilcox, and Pete does not want to adopt a boy who happens to be black. When he relents, Freddie's arrival causes an upheaval in the Morrison's neighborhood, their school, and family. Kathy's answer is to adopt another child, in this case two, a war-traumatized half-Vietnamese girl, Quan Tran, and a Hopi boy, Joe. The new extended family must now learn to live together.
Who directed Mixed Company?
Mixed Company was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in Mixed Company?
The principal cast of Mixed Company includes Barbara Harris, Joseph Bologna, Lisa Gerritsen, Tom Bosley, Ruth McDevitt.
When was Mixed Company released and how long is it?
Mixed Company was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Mixed Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mixed Company was composed by Fred Karlin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mixed Company?
Mixed Company holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).