The Goodbye People
“Without dreams, life would be unbearable...”
Synopsis
An elderly man is determined to reopen the Coney Island boardwalk hot dog stand he closed twenty-two years earlier for renovation, despite the fact he's recovering from a severe heart attack and it's the middle of February.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herb Gardner
- Screenplay & Story
- Herb Gardner
- Original Title
- The Goodbye People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Coney Island Productions, Castle Hill Productions, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herb Gardner
Herb Gardner
John Lindley
Rick Shaine
David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Herb Gardner
Screenplay
Dona Granata
Costume Design
Tony Walton
Costume Design
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Herb Gardner
Director
Tony Walton
Production Design
Rick Shaine
Editor
David V. Picker
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goodbye People
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What is The Goodbye People about?
An elderly man is determined to reopen the Coney Island boardwalk hot dog stand he closed twenty-two years earlier for renovation, despite the fact he's recovering from a severe heart attack and it's the middle of February.
Who directed The Goodbye People?
The Goodbye People was directed by Herb Gardner.
Who stars in The Goodbye People?
The principal cast of The Goodbye People includes Judd Hirsch, Martin Balsam, Pamela Reed, Ron Silver, Michael Tucker.
When was The Goodbye People released and how long is it?
The Goodbye People was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Goodbye People?
The Goodbye People holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).