Chapter Two
“It's not supposed to happen twice in your life, but it can.”
Synopsis
George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off. And just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.
Top Cast
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James Caan
George Schneider
Marsha Mason
Jennie MacLaine
Joseph Bologna
Leo Schneider
Valerie Harper
Faye Medwick
Alan Fudge
Lee Michaels
Judy Farrell
Gwen Michaels
Debra Mooney
Marilyn
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Imogene Bliss
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Barry Michlin
Maitre d'
Ray Young
Gary
Greg Zadikov
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Paul Singh
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Cheryl Bianchi
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George Rondo
Martin
Elizabeth Farley
Actress
Sunday Brennab
Tina
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Chapter Two
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Moore
Neil Simon
Marvin Hamlisch
David M. Walsh
Michael A. Stevenson
Ray Stark, Roger M. Rothstein
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Simon
Screenplay
Robert Moore
Director
Vicki Sánchez
Costume Design
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Ray Stark
Producer
Michael A. Stevenson
Editor
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
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 Chapter Two
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chapter Two about?
George Schneider is an author whose wife had just died. His brother Leo gives him the number of Jennie Malone, and somehow they hit it off. And just when things are moving along, the memory of his first wife comes between them.
Who directed Chapter Two?
Chapter Two was directed by Robert Moore.
Who stars in Chapter Two?
The principal cast of Chapter Two includes James Caan, Marsha Mason, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper, Alan Fudge.
When was Chapter Two released and how long is it?
Chapter Two was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Chapter Two?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chapter Two was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chapter Two?
Chapter Two holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).