Used People
“A story about love, family and other embarrassments.”
Synopsis
At her husband's funeral, Pearl, Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl.
Top Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
Pearl Berman
Marcello Mastroianni
Joe Meledandri
Bob Dishy
Jack Berman
Jessica Tandy
Freida
Kathy Bates
Bibby Berman
Marcia Gay Harden
Norma
Sylvia Sidney
Becky
Doris Roberts
Tante Lonnie
Helen Hanft
Aunt Ruthie
Maria Rosaria Russo
Theresa
Ida Bernardini
Aunt Louisa
Irving Metzman
Uncle Al
Lee Wallace
Uncle Harry
Joe Pantoliano
Frank
Charles Cioffi
Paolo
Emma Tammi
Young Bibby
Louis Guss
Uncle Normy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beeban Kidron
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Graff
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Used People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Largo Entertainment, JVC, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beeban Kidron
Todd Graff
Rachel Portman
David Watkin
John Tintori
Peggy Rajski
Department Leadership Roster
Beeban Kidron
Director
Peggy Rajski
Producer
Todd Graff
Screenplay
John Tintori
Editor
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Used People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Used People about?
At her husband's funeral, Pearl, Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl.
Who directed Used People?
Used People was directed by Beeban Kidron.
Who stars in Used People?
The principal cast of Used People includes Shirley MacLaine, Marcello Mastroianni, Bob Dishy, Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates.
When was Used People released and how long is it?
Used People was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Used People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Used People was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Used People?
Used People holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).