Letting Go
“It Takes Both Hands to Grab Onto Love”
Synopsis
Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlotte Brown
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Letting Go
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
Charlotte Brown
Lee Holdridge
Rexford L. Metz
Fred Roth, Jim Benson
Judith A. Polone, Ervin Zavada
Department Leadership Roster
Rexford L. Metz
Director of Photography
Fred Roth
Editor
Jim Benson
Editor
Charlotte Brown
Writer
Ervin Zavada
Producer
Jack Bender
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letting Go
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letting Go about?
Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session. Romance is inevitable, but the road to true happiness is pockmarked by a series of comic complications. Advertised as a straight romantic drama, Letting Go is actually more akin to the screwball comedies of the 1930s, with a strong satirical bent regarding "behavior modification" theories. The made-for-TV film debuted May 11, 1985.
Who directed Letting Go?
Letting Go was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in Letting Go?
The principal cast of Letting Go includes John Ritter, Sharon Gless, Joe Cortese, Kit McDonough, Peter Dvorsky.
When was Letting Go released and how long is it?
Letting Go was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Letting Go?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letting Go was composed by Lee Holdridge.