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Only When I Laugh

5.9

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Original title

Only When I Laugh

Year

1981

Running time

120 min.

Country

United States

Director

Glenn Jordan

Screenwriter

Neil Simon

Cast

Music

David Shire

Cinematography

David M. Walsh

Producer

Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions. Distributor: Columbia Pictures

Genre

Comedy. Drama | Alcoholism

Synopsis

A boozy Broadway actress (Marsha Mason) comes out of a 12-week cure to face the problems of her best friends (James Coco, Joan Hackett) as well as her needy daughter (Kristy McNichol). She tries to balance the terrors of returning to work with the demands of all around her with humor and insight, while staying off the booze.

Awards: 1981: Oscar: 3 Nom., Actress (Mason), Supp. Actor (Coco), Supp. Actress (Hackett)

1981: Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress (Joan Hackett). 3 Nominations

1981: Razzie Awards: 2 Nominations, for Worst Supp. Actor (Coco), Original Song

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Only When I Laugh

1981

Glenn Jordan

5.9

(78)