Table for Five
“He just wants a second chance to love his children... but someone else has taken his place.”
Synopsis
J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) wants a second chance to be a father to his children ... but someone else has taken his place. Determined not to just be a friendly 'uncle' in their lives, he gets permission from his ex-wife Kathleen (Millie Perkins) and her new husband (Richard Crenna) to take the kids on a Mediterranean cruise. On the journey he comes to realise it's not that easy and, feeling overwhelmed, begins to doubt his abilities until a tragedy back home forces him to become the father he always hoped to be.
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Table for Five 1983 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.3x
-$5.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Lieberman
- Screenplay & Story
- David Seltzer
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman, John Morris
- Original Title
- Table for Five
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- CBS Theatrical Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Lieberman
David Seltzer
Miles Goodman, John Morris
Vilmos Zsigmond
Michael Kahn
Robert Schaffel
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Lieberman
Director
David Seltzer
Writer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Robert Schaffel
Producer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Vicki Sánchez
Costume Design
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Table for Five
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Table for Five about?
J.P. Tannen (Jon Voight) wants a second chance to be a father to his children ... but someone else has taken his place. Determined not to just be a friendly 'uncle' in their lives, he gets permission from his ex-wife Kathleen (Millie Perkins) and her new husband (Richard Crenna) to take the kids on a Mediterranean cruise. On the journey he comes to realise it's not that easy and, feeling overwhelmed, begins to doubt his abilities until a tragedy back home forces him to become the father he always hoped to be.
Who directed Table for Five?
Table for Five was directed by Rob Lieberman.
Who stars in Table for Five?
The principal cast of Table for Five includes Jon Voight, Millie Perkins, Marie-Christine Barrault, Richard Crenna, Roxana Zal.
When was Table for Five released and how long is it?
Table for Five was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Table for Five?
Table for Five had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Table for Five?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Table for Five was composed by Miles Goodman, John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Table for Five?
Table for Five holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).