Goodbye, Columbus
“Every father's daughter is a virgin.”
Synopsis
A Jewish man and a Jewish woman meet, and while attracted to each other, find that their worlds are very different. She is the archetypal Jewish American Princess — very emotionally involved with her parents' world and the world they have created for her, while he is much less dependent on his family. They begin an affair which brings more differences to the surface.
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Top Cast
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Richard Benjamin
Neil Klugman
Ali MacGraw
Brenda Patimkin
Jack Klugman
Ben Patimkin
Nan Martin
Mrs. Ben Patimkin
Michael Meyers
Ron Patimkin
Lori Shelle
Julie Patimkin
Monroe Arnold
Uncle Leo
Kay Cummings
Doris Klugman
Sylvie Strause
Aunt Gladys
Royce Wallace
Carlotta
Anthony McGowan
Boy in Library
Mari Gorman
Laura Simpson Sockaloe
Chris Schenkel
Voice on Record
Jay Jostyn
Voice on Record
Jan Peerce
Uncle Manny
Max Peerce
Uncle Max
Rey Baumel
Uncle Harry
Delos V. Smith Jr.
Mr. Scapelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Schulman
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Goodbye, Columbus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Willow Tree
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Arnold Schulman, Philip Roth
Charles Fox
Gerald Hirschfeld, Enrique Bravo
Ralph Rosenblum
Stanley R. Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Peerce
Director
Arnold Schulman
Screenplay
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Gene Coffin
Costume Design
Enrique Bravo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye, Columbus
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What is Goodbye, Columbus about?
A Jewish man and a Jewish woman meet, and while attracted to each other, find that their worlds are very different. She is the archetypal Jewish American Princess — very emotionally involved with her parents' world and the world they have created for her, while he is much less dependent on his family. They begin an affair which brings more differences to the surface.
Who directed Goodbye, Columbus?
Goodbye, Columbus was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in Goodbye, Columbus?
The principal cast of Goodbye, Columbus includes Richard Benjamin, Ali MacGraw, Jack Klugman, Nan Martin, Michael Meyers.
When was Goodbye, Columbus released and how long is it?
Goodbye, Columbus was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Goodbye, Columbus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodbye, Columbus was composed by Charles Fox.
Is Goodbye, Columbus based on a book or true story?
Goodbye, Columbus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Roth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goodbye, Columbus?
Goodbye, Columbus holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).