Lovers and Other Strangers
Synopsis
Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people at the wedding that are happy. Mike's brother Richie and his wife Joan are going through a divorce, which is upsetting his overly devout Catholic mother Beatrice. Also, Susan's father is carrying on an affair and her sex starved older sister Wilma is going through her troubles with her husband Johnny. All this is going on while Mike's best friend Jerry is trying to bed the maid of honor, Susan's cousin Brenda.
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Bea Arthur
Bea Vecchio
Bonnie Bedelia
Susan Henderson
Michael Brandon
Mike Vecchio
Richard S. Castellano
Frank Vecchio
Bob Dishy
Jerry
Harry Guardino
Johnny
Marian Hailey
Brenda
Joseph Hindy
Ritchie Vecchio
Anne Jackson
Kathy
Diane Keaton
Joan Vecchio
Cloris Leachman
Bernice Henderson
Anne Meara
Wilma
Gig Young
Hal Henderson
Conrad Bain
Confession Priest
Charlotte Jones
Johnny's Mother
Jerry Stiller
Jim
Anthony Holland
Donaldson
Connie Mason
Wedding Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Bologna, David Zelag Goodman, Renée Taylor
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Lovers and Other Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ABC Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Howard
Joseph Bologna, David Zelag Goodman, Renée Taylor
Fred Karlin
Andrew Laszlo
Sidney Katz, David Bretherton
David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Bologna
Screenplay
David Zelag Goodman
Screenplay
Renée Taylor
Screenplay
Cy Howard
Director
Sidney Katz
Editor
David Bretherton
Editor
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Ben Edwards
Production Design
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
David Susskind
Producer
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers and Other Strangers
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What is Lovers and Other Strangers about?
Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people at the wedding that are happy. Mike's brother Richie and his wife Joan are going through a divorce, which is upsetting his overly devout Catholic mother Beatrice. Also, Susan's father is carrying on an affair and her sex starved older sister Wilma is going through her troubles with her husband Johnny. All this is going on while Mike's best friend Jerry is trying to bed the maid of honor, Susan's cousin Brenda.
Who directed Lovers and Other Strangers?
Lovers and Other Strangers was directed by Cy Howard.
Who stars in Lovers and Other Strangers?
The principal cast of Lovers and Other Strangers includes Bea Arthur, Bonnie Bedelia, Michael Brandon, Richard S. Castellano, Bob Dishy.
When was Lovers and Other Strangers released and how long is it?
Lovers and Other Strangers was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Lovers and Other Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovers and Other Strangers was composed by Fred Karlin.