Only When I Laugh (1981)

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writers:

Neil Simon (screenplay)
Neil Simon (play)

Release Date:

23 September 1981 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

It'll make you laugh...'til you cry.

Plot:

A boozy Broadway actress (Marsha Mason) comes out of a 12-week cure to face the problems of her best friends (James Coco...

Plot Keywords:

Based On Play

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Marsha Mason	...	Georgia
Kristy McNichol	...	Polly
James Coco	...	Jimmy
Joan Hackett	...	Toby
David Dukes	...	David
John Bennett Perry	...	Lou: an Actor
Guy Boyd	...	Boxing Fan in Bar
Ed Moore	...	Dr. Komack
Byron Webster	...	Tom
Peter Coffield	...	Mr. Tarloff
Mark Schubb	...	Adam Kasabian
Ellen La Gamba	...	Receptionist
Venida Evans	...	Nurse Garcia
John Vargas	...	Manuel
Nancy Nagler	...	Heidi

Also Known As:

It Hurts Only When I Laugh
Neil Simon's Only When I Laugh

Runtime:

120 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Quotes:

Georgia: Say it like it's on the Merv Griffin show dummy!

Movie Connections:

References Manhattan (1979)

Soundtrack:

HEART

Great Film

This is a great Film, not only is it a fast moving film, but it also shows how alcohol can ruin someone's life and what effects it will have not only on themselves but also on those around her. It has a great mother daughter relationship that is being tested from the beginning of the movie. This movie also shows the support of her good friends and how much they are will to put up with! This movie was ahead of it time for when it came out in the early 80's and touched on a lot of subjects that were not discussed even for 1981!! Marsha Mason plays a woman with a drinking problem, has a gay best friend and a friend who is obsessed with her looks, she is divorced and she is not the parent who raised her daughter because of her alcohol problems. Kristy McNichol plays the daughter who really only wants her mother to notice her and pay attention to her.

Yes, it maybe somewhat similar to The Goodbye Girl but there are some major differences. It also has great story and moves along fast, is funny, and at one point you really do not like Marsha Mason character, which is what a good movie does!!! But this is a movie you need to see for yourself and make your mind up!!