Looking for Mr. Goodbar
“To her father, Theresa was a dutiful daughter. To the children she taught, Theresa brought warmth and hope. To the men she met in bars, Theresa was easy. All kinds of people loved Theresa. Diane Keaton plays Theresa in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.”
Synopsis
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-20
Top Cast
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Diane Keaton
Theresa
Tuesday Weld
Katherine
William Atherton
James
Richard Kiley
Mr. Dunn
Richard Gere
Tony
Alan Feinstein
Martin
Tom Berenger
Gary
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Dunn
Laurie Prange
Brigid
Joel Fabiani
Barney
Julius Harris
Black Cat
Richard Bright
George
LeVar Burton
Cap Jackson
Marilyn Coleman
Mrs. Jackson
Carole Mallory
Marvella
Mary Ann Mallis
Principal
Jolene Dellenbach
Teacher
Lou Fant
Teacher (as Louie Fant)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Artie Kane
- Original Title
- Looking for Mr. Goodbar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks, Judith Rossner
Artie Kane
William A. Fraker
George Grenville
Freddie Fields
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Director
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
George Grenville
Editor
Freddie Fields
Producer
Artie Kane
Original Music Composer
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking for Mr. Goodbar
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What is Looking for Mr. Goodbar about?
A short, unhappy affair with a married man leads a dedicated schoolteacher into the alcohol-and-drug fueled underworld of singles’ bars, where she begins to engage in a pattern of dangerous sexual activity.
Who directed Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
The principal cast of Looking for Mr. Goodbar includes Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton, Richard Kiley, Richard Gere.
When was Looking for Mr. Goodbar released and how long is it?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
How much did Looking for Mr. Goodbar make at the box office?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar grossed $22.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Looking for Mr. Goodbar was composed by Artie Kane.
Is Looking for Mr. Goodbar based on a book or true story?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Judith Rossner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
Looking for Mr. Goodbar holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).