Better Late Than Never
“Meet two outrageous guys having the time of their lives on the riviera!”
Synopsis
Two men show up claiming to be the grandfather of a child heiress.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Better Late Than Never (1983) Roadshow Home Video Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-04
Top Cast
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David Niven
Nick Cartland
Art Carney
Charley Dunbar
Maggie Smith
Miss Anderson
Catherine Hicks
Sable
Lionel Jeffries
Bertie Hargreaves
Melissa Prophet
Marlene
Kimberly Partridge
Bridget
George Hilsdon
Butler
Claude Coppola
Louis
Marie Marczack
Nanny
John Rico
Club Manager
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Doctor
Jacqueline Doyen
Head Nurse
Patrick Le Barz
Hotel Receptionist
Marco Martinozzi
Hotel Receptionist
Pierre Agil
Cab Driver
Charles Burnell
Barman
John Tamset
Yacht Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes, Gwen Davis
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Better Late Than Never
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes, Gwen Davis
Henry Mancini
Claude Lecomte
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Director
Bryan Forbes
Writer
Raymond Chow
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Claude Lecomte
Director of Photography
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 Better Late Than Never
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What is Better Late Than Never about?
Two men show up claiming to be the grandfather of a child heiress.
Who directed Better Late Than Never?
Better Late Than Never was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Who stars in Better Late Than Never?
The principal cast of Better Late Than Never includes David Niven, Art Carney, Maggie Smith, Catherine Hicks, Lionel Jeffries.
When was Better Late Than Never released and how long is it?
Better Late Than Never was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Better Late Than Never?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Late Than Never was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Late Than Never?
Better Late Than Never holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).