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A Little Sex
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A Little Sex

1982-04-02 · 95 min · ★ 3.8

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Michael and Katherine have enjoyed a long relationship together even before they tie the knot. But Michael does not hide the fact he's a womanizer and sex addict, cheating on Katherine during their pre-married relationship. Because Katherine is genuinely in love with him, she is willing to overlook this and believes that perhaps marriage will change things.

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Directors
Bruce Paltrow
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Company Four, MTM Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim MathesonTim MathesonMichael Donovan
Kate CapshawKate CapshawKatherine
Edward HerrmannEdward HerrmannTommy
John GloverJohn GloverWalter
Wallace ShawnWallace ShawnOliver
Joan CopelandJoan CopelandMrs. Harrison (Kate's Mother)
Susanna DaltonNancy Barwood
Wendie MalickWendie MalickPhilomena
Betsy AidemBetsy AidemPasserby
Sharon BamberTheresa Donovan
Tonya BerezinJoyce
Michael BiasWedding photographer
Kim von BrandensteinBubble girl
Barbara BrattOffice girl
Christy BrownMindy
Robert BurrJoe Donovan
Leigh CurranMarie Donovan
Lisa DunsheathLisa DunsheathLucy (Down-on Girl)
Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonElectrician
Sarah FelcherOld Lady

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