A Family Upside Down
Synopsis
An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown children.
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Helen Hayes
Emma Long
Fred Astaire
Ted Long
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Mike Long
Pat Crowley
Carol Long
Patty Duke
Wendy
Brad Rearden
Scott Long
Ford Rainey
Mr. Case
Kim Hamilton
Paula
Phillip R. Allen
Dr. Russo
Karl Held
Al
Lanna Saunders
Mrs. Lovell
Belinda Palmer
Rhonda
Miiko Taka
Mrs. Taka
David Haskell
House Painter
R. Norwood Smith
Wes Allen
Charles Walker
Aide
Gary Swanson
Instructor
Gail Landry
Candy Striper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Di Pego
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- A Family Upside Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Gerald Di Pego
Henry Mancini
Joseph F. Biroc
Richard Bracken
Jacques Mapes, Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowell Rich
Director
Gerald Di Pego
Writer
Jacques Mapes
Producer
Richard Bracken
Editor
Ross Hunter
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Family Upside Down
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What is A Family Upside Down about?
An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown children.
Who directed A Family Upside Down?
A Family Upside Down was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in A Family Upside Down?
The principal cast of A Family Upside Down includes Helen Hayes, Fred Astaire, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Pat Crowley, Patty Duke.
When was A Family Upside Down released and how long is it?
A Family Upside Down was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for A Family Upside Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Family Upside Down was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Family Upside Down?
A Family Upside Down holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).