Bye Bye Braverman
“This motion picture is conceived to erase the memory of Leslie Braverman, who had the poor taste to drop dead, without warning, thereby inflicting on his family and friends all sorts of burdensome inconveniences—like, for openers, the funeral.”
Synopsis
One day, Morroe Rieff learns that his friend and fellow writer, Leslie Braverman, has died. After meeting Leslie's widow, Inez, who is more flirtatious than grieving, Morroe joins up with three other writer friends, Barnet, Felix, and Holly to attend funeral services. However, the quartet faces numerous obstacles that could keep them from paying their respects.
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Godfrey Cambridge in Bye Bye Braverman
Type: Clip • Published 2014-02-25
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George Segal
Morroe Rieff
Jack Warden
Barnet Weinstein
Joseph Wiseman
Felix Ottensteen
Sorrell Booke
Holly Levine
Jessica Walter
Inez Braverman
Phyllis Newman
Myra Mandelbaum
Zohra Lampert
Etta Rieff
Godfrey Cambridge
Taxi Driver
Alan King
The Rabbi
Anthony Holland
Max Ottenstein
Graham Jarvis
Man on Bus
Peter Gumeny
Man on Bus
Susan Wyler
Pilar
Leib Lensky
Custodian
Martin Abrahams
Student at Basketball Game (uncredited)
Hal Taggart
Mourner at Synagogue (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Sargent
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- Bye Bye Braverman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Herbert Sargent, Wallace Markfield
Peter Matz
Boris Kaufman
Gerald B. Greenberg
Sidney Lumet
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Herbert Sargent
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bye Bye Braverman
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What is Bye Bye Braverman about?
One day, Morroe Rieff learns that his friend and fellow writer, Leslie Braverman, has died. After meeting Leslie's widow, Inez, who is more flirtatious than grieving, Morroe joins up with three other writer friends, Barnet, Felix, and Holly to attend funeral services. However, the quartet faces numerous obstacles that could keep them from paying their respects.
Who directed Bye Bye Braverman?
Bye Bye Braverman was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Bye Bye Braverman?
The principal cast of Bye Bye Braverman includes George Segal, Jack Warden, Joseph Wiseman, Sorrell Booke, Jessica Walter.
When was Bye Bye Braverman released and how long is it?
Bye Bye Braverman was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Bye Bye Braverman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bye Bye Braverman was composed by Peter Matz.
Is Bye Bye Braverman based on a book or true story?
Bye Bye Braverman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wallace Markfield".