The Solitary Man

Oct 9, 1979

1h 36m

★ 7.0

Overview

A family man must make an adjustment after his wife of fifteen years one day blurts out that she wants a divorce and leaves him to construct a new life.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

John Conboy Productions

CBS Entertainment Productions

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Cast

Dave Keyes

Earl Holliman

Sharon Keyes

Carrie Snodgress

Davey Jr.

Robbie Rist

Amy

Shannon Terhune

Barbara Sellers

Dorrie Kavanaugh

Jack Collins

Lane Smith

Lisa Tobin

Lara Parker

Bud Hensen

Nicolas Coster

Tricia

Michelle Pfeiffer

Jake Shields

Bill Morey

Mr. Hendricks

Sandy Ward

Landlady

Ellen Blake

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