Thursday's Game
Synopsis
Harry Evers and Marvin Ellison have been playing poker Thursday nights with their friends for years. When a disagreement breaks up the game, they decide to continue meeting and doing different things together, instead of staying home with their wives. When the wives find out that the games stopped some time ago, they are a quite upset. Just what have they been doing on Thursday nights?
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Gene Wilder
Harry Evers
Bob Newhart
Marvin Ellison
Ellen Burstyn
Lynne Evers
Cloris Leachman
Lois Ellison
Martha Scott
Mrs. Reynolds
Nancy Walker
Mrs. Bender
Valerie Harper
Ann Menzente
Rob Reiner
Joel Forrest
Norman Fell
Melvin Leonard
Gino Conforti
Mike
Richard Schaal
Bob
Robert Sampson
Dave
Richard Gautier
John
Jean-Michel Michenaud
David Evers (as Gerald Michenaud)
John Archer
Mr. Wood
Jonathan Kidd
Waiter
Barbara Barnett
Secretary
Jed Allan
Dick
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- James L. Brooks
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Thursday's Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Moore
James L. Brooks
Billy Goldenberg
Joseph F. Biroc
Fredric Steinkamp, Diane Adler
James L. Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
James L. Brooks
Writer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Robert Moore
Director
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Diane Adler
Editor
James L. Brooks
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thursday's Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thursday's Game about?
Harry Evers and Marvin Ellison have been playing poker Thursday nights with their friends for years. When a disagreement breaks up the game, they decide to continue meeting and doing different things together, instead of staying home with their wives. When the wives find out that the games stopped some time ago, they are a quite upset. Just what have they been doing on Thursday nights?
Who directed Thursday's Game?
Thursday's Game was directed by Robert Moore.
Who stars in Thursday's Game?
The principal cast of Thursday's Game includes Gene Wilder, Bob Newhart, Ellen Burstyn, Cloris Leachman, Martha Scott.
When was Thursday's Game released and how long is it?
Thursday's Game was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Thursday's Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thursday's Game was composed by Billy Goldenberg.