Always (1985)

Director:

Henry Jaglom

Writer:

Henry Jaglom (writer)

Release Date:

4 October 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A one-of-a-kind American film about love, marriage and divorce.

Plot:

A middle-aged couple, on the verge of proceeding with a divorce, find themselves questioning their decision...

Plot Keywords:

Eating | Fourth Of July | Female Nudity | Chocolate | Party

Cast

Patrice Townsend	...	Judy
Henry Jaglom	...	David
Joanna Frank	...	Lucy
Alan Rachins	...	Eddie
Melissa Leo	...	Peggy
Jonathan Kaufer	...	Maxwell
Amnon Meskin	...	The Notary
Bud Townsend	...	Judy's Father
Bob Rafelson	...	Sam
Michael Emil	...	Mickey
Andre Gregory	...	Party Philosopher
Martina Finch	...	Blossom
Michael Kaye	...	Herbie - Couple at Party
Peter Rafelson	...	Sid - Young Man at Party
Thatcher Keats	...	Danny - Young Man at Party

Also Known As:

Always, But Not Forever (USA) (video title)

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:PG | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Libby Aiport - 5136 Farm to Market Road, Libby, Montana, USA

Company:

International Rainbow

Trivia:

This was filmed in the wake of Henry Jaglom's divorce settlement. It was filmed with Jaglom's ex-wife, who had left him two years prior, in the house they had lived in for all the years of their marriage, starring friends and family.

Quotes:

Judy: Fourth of July in a house full of nuts!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Who Is Henry Jaglom? (1997)

Soundtrack:

Secret O' Life

One of my all-time favorites

This poignant look at three couples in various stages of life can touch even the most stoic of hearts. I was barely a teen when I first saw this film, and almost 20 years later, I find it still has insight. Within minutes you feel like these people are your life-long friends, over for a July 4th barbecue. Single, married or divorced, many of the themes will hit home. No glitz and glamour here, it's down to earth and gets you thinking and reflecting on your own life decisions. And best of all, it grows with you.

From David & Judy's reminiscing about the speech he made on their first date, to their quirky bearded philosophical neighbor, I alternated between smiles, laughs & tears by the end of it. Fans of L.A. Law will recognize Alan Rachins as a hapless husband, drowning in the mediocrity of his own life. A young Melissa Leo (Homicide:Life on the Street) plays sister to the main character's wife, Jaglom's real-life ex, Patrice Townsend. Even the soundtrack, from Astaire to Torme, lends a wonderful backdrop to the film. Henry's stream-of-consciousness style doesn't suit all tastes, but it's what I love most about his work. I'm more than happy to leave behind the super-quick cuts, special effects, plastic characters and overzealous editing of today's blockbusters to savor this delicious slice of life.