Unfinished Business
“How Can There Be a New Love...When the Old Love is Unfinished?”
Synopsis
Starting with a cruel joke – a couple of callow men make a bet that one of them can seduce the woman sharing their train compartment – the film charts the relationship that develops between a small-town girl in the big city, and the brother of the man who has heartlessly seduced and abandoned her.
Top Cast
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Irene Dunne
Nancy Andrews
Robert Montgomery
Tommy Duncan
Preston Foster
Steve Duncan
Eugene Pallette
Elmer
Esther Dale
Aunt Mathilda
Walter Catlett
Billy Ross
Samuel S. Hinds
Uncle
Dick Foran
Frank
June Clyde
Clarisse
Richard Davies
Richard
Kathryn Adams
Katy
Phyllis Barry
Sheila
Mary Gordon
Miss Brady
Paul Fix
Reporter
Chester Clute
Mr. Beck
Fortunio Bonanova
Impresario
Hugh Beaumont
Hugh the Bridegroom
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicki Baum, Eugene Thackrey
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Unfinished Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory La Cava
Vicki Baum, Eugene Thackrey
Franz Waxman
Joseph A. Valentine
Gregory La Cava
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Vicki Baum
Screenplay
Eugene Thackrey
Screenplay
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Gregory La Cava
Director
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Gregory La Cava
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unfinished Business
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unfinished Business about?
Starting with a cruel joke – a couple of callow men make a bet that one of them can seduce the woman sharing their train compartment – the film charts the relationship that develops between a small-town girl in the big city, and the brother of the man who has heartlessly seduced and abandoned her.
Who directed Unfinished Business?
Unfinished Business was directed by Gregory La Cava.
Who stars in Unfinished Business?
The principal cast of Unfinished Business includes Irene Dunne, Robert Montgomery, Preston Foster, Eugene Pallette, Esther Dale.
When was Unfinished Business released and how long is it?
Unfinished Business was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Unfinished Business?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unfinished Business was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unfinished Business?
Unfinished Business holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).