I Love My Wife
“Behind every "successful" man is an understanding woman...or two...or three!”
Synopsis
Young surgeon becomes bored with his wife and family, he has a very successful career, but even with having so much in life, he feels empty and goes through a series of brief and meaningless relations with attractive women.
Top Cast
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Elliott Gould
Dr. Richard Burrows
Brenda Vaccaro
Jody Burrows
Angel Tompkins
Helene Donnelly
Dabney Coleman
Frank Donnelly
Leonard Stone
Dr. Neilson
Joan Tompkins
Grandma Dennison
Helen Westcott
Mrs. Burrows
Ivor Francis
Dr. Korngold
Al Checco
Dr. Meyerberg
JoAnna Cameron
Nurse Sharon
Veleka Gray
The Stewardess
Damian London
Leslie
Tom Toner
John Bosley
Gloria Manon
Prostitute
Frederic Downs
Minister
Todd Baron
Richard at 12
Laara Lacey
Woman Neighbor
Peter Stuart
Andy at 7
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kaufman
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- I Love My Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Wolper Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Stuart
Robert Kaufman
Lalo Schifrin
Vilis Lapenieks
David Saxon
Stan Margulies, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Kaufman
Writer
Mel Stuart
Director
Stan Margulies
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Vilis Lapenieks
Director of Photography
David Saxon
Editor
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Love My Wife
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What is I Love My Wife about?
Young surgeon becomes bored with his wife and family, he has a very successful career, but even with having so much in life, he feels empty and goes through a series of brief and meaningless relations with attractive women.
Who directed I Love My Wife?
I Love My Wife was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in I Love My Wife?
The principal cast of I Love My Wife includes Elliott Gould, Brenda Vaccaro, Angel Tompkins, Dabney Coleman, Leonard Stone.
When was I Love My Wife released and how long is it?
I Love My Wife was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for I Love My Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Love My Wife was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Love My Wife?
I Love My Wife holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).