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The Solitary Man
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The Solitary Man

1979-10-09 · 96 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · TV Movie

A family man must make an adjustment after his wife of fifteen years one day blurts out that she wants a divorce and leaves him to construct a new life.

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Directors
John Llewellyn Moxey
Production companies
John Conboy Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Earl HollimanEarl HollimanDave Keyes
Carrie SnodgressCarrie SnodgressSharon Keyes
Robbie RistRobbie RistDavey Jr.
Shannon TerhuneAmy
Dorrie KavanaughBarbara Sellers
Lane SmithLane SmithJack Collins
Lara ParkerLara ParkerLisa Tobin
Nicolas CosterNicolas CosterBud Hensen
Michelle PfeifferMichelle PfeifferTricia
Bill MoreyBill MoreyJake Shields
Sandy WardSandy WardMr. Hendricks
Ellen BlakeEllen BlakeLandlady
Patrick MarshallJason
Stan WojnoParty Drunk
Don ParkerMaitre d'
Elisabeth BrooksJoyce
Douglas OrearWaiter
Sally BondiTrigger

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