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Starting Over is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Alan J. Pakula released in USA on 5 october 1979 with Burt Reynolds

Starting Over (1979)

Starting Over
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Released in USA 5 october 1979
Length 1h45
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy,    Romantic comedy,    Romance
Rating63% 3.198413.198413.198413.198413.19841

Starting Over is a 1979 American comedy film based on Dan Wakefield's novel, produced by James L. Brooks and directed by Alan J. Pakula. It tells the story about a recently divorced man (Burt Reynolds) who is torn between his new girlfriend (Jill Clayburgh) and his ex-wife (Candice Bergen).

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Clayburgh) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Bergen). Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager wrote three original songs for the film: "Easy For You," "Better Than Ever," and "Starting Over." All three were sung onscreen by Bergen.

Synopsis

Phil Potter (Reynolds) splits with his wife, Jessica (Bergen). She wants to begin a singing and songwriting career and she also has been having an affair.

Actors

Burt Reynolds

(Phil Potter)
Jill Clayburgh

(Marilyn Holmburg)
Candice Bergen

(Jessica Potter)
Charles Durning

(Michael "Mickey" Potter)
Frances Sternhagen

(Marva Potter)
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