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Something Short of Paradise
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Something Short of Paradise

1979-09-14 · 87 min · ★ 3.8

Drama · Comedy · Romance

A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.

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Directors
David Helpern
Production companies
American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Susan SarandonSusan SarandonMadeline Ross
David SteinbergDavid SteinbergHarris Sloane
Jean-Pierre AumontJean-Pierre AumontJean-Fidel Mileau
Marilyn SokolMarilyn SokolRuthie Miller
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiBarney Collins
Robert HittEdgar Kent
David RascheDavid RascheDavid Ritchie
Bob KalibanGeorge Pendleton
Ted PughFrank Barnett
Ann RobeyGail Barnett
William FrancisHotel Manager
Adrienne JalbertFru-Fru
Terrence O'HaraDonny Conrad
Fred NassifDesk Clerk
Sonya JenningsBeth
Ellen MarchLisa
Loretta TupperAlice Quine
Martha SherrillMrs. Peel
Joan PapeFirst Reporter
Elizabeth AbassiElderly Lady at Airport

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