Happy Birthday, Gemini
“The birthday cake is part nuts... the birthday party is completely nuts!”
Synopsis
A poor Harvard student's romance with a girl hits a rough spot when he realizes, on his 21st birthday, that he's in love with her brother.
Top Cast
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Madeline Kahn
Bunny Weinberger
Rita Moreno
Lucille Pompi
Robert Viharo
Nick Geminiani
Alan Rosenberg
Francis Geminiani
Sarah Holcomb
Judith Hastings
David Marshall Grant
Randy Hastings
Timothy Jenkins
Herschel Weinberger
David McIlwraith
Sam Weinberger
Maura Swanson
Mary O'Donnel
Richert Easley
Judge
John William Kennedy
Mr. O'Donnel
Michael Donaghue
Father McBride
Alberto De Rosa
Dominique
Michael Holton
Court Clerk
A. Frank Ruffo
Jerry
Jimmy Leone
Vegetable Vendor
Dwayne McLean
Eddie
Jeff Wincott
Taxi Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Benner
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Benner
- Original Score
- Rich Look, Cathy Chamberlain
- Original Title
- Happy Birthday, Gemini
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- King-Hitzig Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Benner
Richard Benner, Albert Innaurato
Rich Look, Cathy Chamberlain
James B. Kelly
Rupert Hitzig, Alan King
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Benner
Director
Rupert Hitzig
Producer
Rich Look
Original Music Composer
Richard Benner
Screenplay
Cathy Chamberlain
Original Music Composer
James B. Kelly
Director of Photography
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 Happy Birthday, Gemini
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Birthday, Gemini about?
A poor Harvard student's romance with a girl hits a rough spot when he realizes, on his 21st birthday, that he's in love with her brother.
Who directed Happy Birthday, Gemini?
Happy Birthday, Gemini was directed by Richard Benner.
Who stars in Happy Birthday, Gemini?
The principal cast of Happy Birthday, Gemini includes Madeline Kahn, Rita Moreno, Robert Viharo, Alan Rosenberg, Sarah Holcomb.
When was Happy Birthday, Gemini released and how long is it?
Happy Birthday, Gemini was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Birthday, Gemini?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Birthday, Gemini was composed by Rich Look, Cathy Chamberlain.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Birthday, Gemini?
Happy Birthday, Gemini holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).