Academy Awards, USA 1971
| Winner Oscar | Best Music, Original Song Fred Karlin (music) Robb Royer (lyrics) Jimmy Griffin (lyrics) For the song "For All We Know". |
| Nominee Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role Richard S. Castellano |
| Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium Joseph Bologna David Zelag Goodman Renée Taylor |
Cinerama Releasing
Directed by Cy Howard
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
(Blu-ray, Kino Lorber)
An impending wedding forms the framework for this comedy-drama about relationships set during the confusing social landscape of 1970. Mike and Susan (Michael Brandon and Bonnie Bedelia) have been living together for over a year, but hide it from their parents. Mike gets cold feet, but she convinces him to go through with it. Meanwhile, his brother is thinking about divorcing his wife (Diane Keaton in her debut). His parents (Richard S. Castellano and Bea Arthur) try desperately to talk him out of it. Their frank discussions, particularly with his father, are a real highlight. Meanwhile, her parents are having problems, as is her older sister. Comic relief is provided by bridesmaid Marian Hailey and groomsman Bob Dishy, who can't decide whether or not they want to have sex. Manages to avoid the usual pitfalls associated with a film based on a play by strong characters and stellar performances from the ensemble cast. A real gem.
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