Kotch
“Walter Matthau in the role only he could make so excitingly different...”
Synopsis
When retired salesman Joseph Kotcher begins to feel pressure to move out of the house he shares with the family of his son, he opts to embark on a road trip instead of settling in a retirement home. Befriending Erica, a young pregnant woman and his grandson's former nanny, Kotch begins to finds new meaning in life as he helps her prepare to welcome her baby into the world.
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Kotch (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-13
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Walter Matthau
Joseph P. Kotcher
Deborah Winters
Erica Herzenstiel
Felicia Farr
Wilma Kotcher
Charles Aidman
Gerald Kotcher
Ellen Geer
Vera Kotcher
Donald Kowalski
Duncan Kotcher
Dean Kowalski
Duncan Kotcher
Arlen Stuart
Mrs. Fisher
Jane Connell
Miss Roberts
James Brodhead
Mr. Weaver
Jessica Rains
Dr. McKernan
Darrell Larson
Vincent Perrin
Biff Elliot
Motel Manager
Paul Picerni
Dr. Caudillo
Lucy Saroyan
Sissy
Kim Hamilton
Receptionist
Tamar Cooper
Nurse
Amzie Strickland
Film Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Lemmon
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paxton
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- Kotch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- ABC Pictures, Kotch Company Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Lemmon
John Paxton, Katharine Topkins
Marvin Hamlisch
Richard H. Kline
Ralph E. Winters
Richard Carter
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Lemmon
Director
Richard Carter
Producer
John Paxton
Screenplay
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
John A. Anderson
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kotch
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What is Kotch about?
When retired salesman Joseph Kotcher begins to feel pressure to move out of the house he shares with the family of his son, he opts to embark on a road trip instead of settling in a retirement home. Befriending Erica, a young pregnant woman and his grandson's former nanny, Kotch begins to finds new meaning in life as he helps her prepare to welcome her baby into the world.
Who directed Kotch?
Kotch was directed by Jack Lemmon.
Who stars in Kotch?
The principal cast of Kotch includes Walter Matthau, Deborah Winters, Felicia Farr, Charles Aidman, Ellen Geer.
When was Kotch released and how long is it?
Kotch was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Kotch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kotch was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
Is Kotch based on a book or true story?
Kotch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Katharine Topkins".