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Goodbye, Columbus
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Goodbye, Columbus

1969-05-21 · 102 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A Jewish man and a Jewish woman meet, and while attracted to each other, find that their worlds are very different. She is the archetypal Jewish American Princess — very emotionally involved with her parents' world and the world they have created for her, while he is much less dependent on his family. They begin an affair which brings more differences to the surface.

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Directors
Larry Peerce
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Willow Tree
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BenjaminRichard BenjaminNeil Klugman
Ali MacGrawAli MacGrawBrenda Patimkin
Jack KlugmanJack KlugmanBen Patimkin
Nan MartinNan MartinMrs. Ben Patimkin
Michael MeyersRon Patimkin
Lori ShelleJulie Patimkin
Monroe ArnoldUncle Leo
Kay CummingsDoris Klugman
Sylvie StrauseAunt Gladys
Royce WallaceRoyce WallaceCarlotta
Anthony McGowanBoy in Library
Mari GormanLaura Simpson Sockaloe
Chris SchenkelChris SchenkelVoice on Record
Jay JostynJay JostynVoice on Record
Jan PeerceUncle Manny
Max PeerceUncle Max
Rey BaumelUncle Harry
Delos V. Smith Jr.Delos V. Smith Jr.Mr. Scapelle
Gail OmmerleHarriette
David BenedictThe Rabbi

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