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The Love Machine
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The Love Machine

1971-08-14 · 108 min · ★ 5.0

Drama

An ambitious TV newscaster has an affair with the wife of a network executive to get a promotion.

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Directors
Jack Haley Jr.
Production companies
Frankovich Productions, Sujac Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John Phillip LawJohn Phillip LawRobin Stone
Dyan CannonDyan CannonJudith Austin
Robert RyanRobert RyanGregory 'Greg' Austin
Jackie CooperJackie CooperDanton Miller
David HemmingsDavid HemmingsJerry Nelson
Jodi WexlerAmanda
William RoerickWilliam RoerickCliff Dorne
Maureen ArthurMaureen ArthurEthel Evans
Shecky GreeneShecky GreeneChristie Lane
Clinton GreynClinton GreynAlfie Knight
Sharon FarrellSharon FarrellMaggie Stewart
Alexandra HayAlexandra HayTina St. Claire
Eve BruceAmazon Woman
Greg MullaveyGreg MullaveyBob Summers
Edith AtwaterEdith AtwaterMary
Claudia JenningsClaudia JenningsDarlene
Jerry DunphyJerry DunphyNewscaster
Fleurette CarterHelen (uncredited)
Leigh ChristianLeigh ChristianModel (uncredited)
Anitra FordAnitra FordModel (uncredited)

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