Separate Ways
“She needed his love- but had to leave home to get it”
Synopsis
A wife unhappy in her marriage begins an affair with an art student, unaware that her husband, a race driver, is also having an affair.
Top Cast
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Karen Black
Valentine Colby
Tony Lo Bianco
Ken Colby
Arlene Golonka
Annie Donahue
Monte Markham
Cliff Johnson
David Naughton
Jerry Lansing
Jack Carter
Barney Brodsky
Sharon Farrell
Karen Haskell
William Windom
Huey Block
Robert Fuller
Woody
Walter Brooke
Lawrence Stevens
Sybil Danning
Mary
Angus Duncan
Allen Haskell
Noah Hathaway
Jason Colby
Howard Avedis
Film Director
Pamela Jean Bryant
Cocktail Waitress
Marlene Schmidt
Pat Ingram
Mark L. Taylor
Paul
Michael Mancini
Worker #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Avedis
- Screenplay & Story
- Leah Appet
- Original Score
- John Cacavas
- Original Title
- Separate Ways
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hickmar Productions, Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Avedis
Leah Appet, Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
John Cacavas
Dean Cundey
John Wright
Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Avedis
Director
Gene Hartline
Stunt Coordinator
John Wright
Editor
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Leah Appet
Screenplay
Howard Avedis
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Separate Ways
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Separate Ways about?
A wife unhappy in her marriage begins an affair with an art student, unaware that her husband, a race driver, is also having an affair.
Who directed Separate Ways?
Separate Ways was directed by Howard Avedis.
Who stars in Separate Ways?
The principal cast of Separate Ways includes Karen Black, Tony Lo Bianco, Arlene Golonka, Monte Markham, David Naughton.
When was Separate Ways released and how long is it?
Separate Ways was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Separate Ways?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Separate Ways was composed by John Cacavas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Separate Ways?
Separate Ways holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).