

Paternity
1981-10-02 · 94 min · ★ 5.2
Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.
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- Directors
- David Steinberg
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 9,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 18,838,812
Top Cast
Burt ReynoldsBuddy Evans
Beverly D'AngeloMaggie
Norman FellLarry
Paul DooleyKurt
Elizabeth AshleySophia Thatcher
Lauren HuttonJenny Lofton
Juanita MooreCelia
Peter BillingsleyTad
Jacqueline BrookesAunt Ethel
Linda GillenCathy
Mike KellinTour Guide
Elsa RavenPre-natal Nurse
Carol LocatellMs. Werner
Murphy DunneSinging Telegram Man
Toni KalemDiane Cassabello
MacIntyre DixonNature Walk Teacher
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