Marvin & Tige
“Sometimes it takes a friend to make the pieces fit”
Synopsis
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
Top Cast
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John Cassavetes
Marvin
Billy Dee Williams
Richard Davis
Gibran Brown
Tige Jackson
Denise Nicholas
Vanessa Jackson
Fay Hauser
Brenda Davis
Georgia Allen
Carrie Carter
Jerry Penson
Policeman
Charles Darden
TV Salesman
May K. Pearce
Nurse
Lou Walker
Cab Driver
Rob Harke
Driver
Danny Nelson
Bartender
Je Nie Fleming
Sylvia Davis
Frank Hart
Dr. Ross
Tami Dash
Shirley Carter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Weston
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Weston, Wanda Dell
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Marvin & Tige
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Marvin Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Weston
Eric Weston, Wanda Dell, Frankcina Glass
Patrick Williams
Brian West
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Wanda Dell, Frank Merke
Department Leadership Roster
Fabien D. Tordjmann
Editor
Wanda Dell
Producer
Brian West
Director of Photography
Eric Weston
Director
Eric Weston
Screenplay
Wanda Dell
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marvin & Tige
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marvin & Tige about?
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
Who directed Marvin & Tige?
Marvin & Tige was directed by Eric Weston.
Who stars in Marvin & Tige?
The principal cast of Marvin & Tige includes John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown, Denise Nicholas, Fay Hauser.
When was Marvin & Tige released and how long is it?
Marvin & Tige was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Marvin & Tige?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marvin & Tige was composed by Patrick Williams.
Is Marvin & Tige based on a book or true story?
Marvin & Tige is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frankcina Glass".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marvin & Tige?
Marvin & Tige holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).