Max Dugan Returns(1983)
“Prices are double. Your love life's in trouble. The car won't start. Your boss has no heart. The door squeaks. The roof leaks. Your stereo just went mono. All you need is a little Max Dugan.”
Overview
An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
Director
Herbert Ross
Studio
20th Century Fox
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Marsha Mason
as Nora McPhae
Jason Robards
as Max Dugan
Donald Sutherland
as Brian Costello
Matthew Broderick
as Michael McPhae
Dody Goodman
as Mrs. Litke
Sal Viscuso
as Coach Roy
Panchito Gómez
as Luis
Charley Lau
as Charley Lau, boxing coach
Brian Part
as Kevin Costello
Billie Bird
as Older Woman
Tessa Richarde
as Blonde at Shoe Store
Jim Staahl
as Man at Shoe Store
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Max Dugan Returns?▼
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What is Max Dugan Returns about?▼
An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life.
Who directed Max Dugan Returns?▼
Max Dugan Returns was directed by Herbert Ross and released in 1983. It is a comedy, drama, family film.
How long is Max Dugan Returns?▼
Max Dugan Returns has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Max Dugan Returns?▼
The cast of Max Dugan Returns includes Marsha Mason as Nora McPhae, Jason Robards as Max Dugan, Donald Sutherland as Brian Costello, Matthew Broderick as Michael McPhae, Dody Goodman as Mrs. Litke and more.
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