Breaking Up (1978 film)

Breaking Up is a 1978 American TV film. It was directed by Delbert Mann and written by Loring Mandel.[1][2]

Breaking Up
GenreDrama
Written byLoring Mandel
Directed byDelbert Mann
StarringLee Remick
Granville Van Dusen
Vicky Dawson
Music byWalt Levinsky
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerDavid Susskind
ProducerFrederick H. Brogger
CinematographyGilbert Taylor
EditorGene Milford
Running time100 minutes
Production companiesTalent Associates
Time-Life Television Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 2, 1978 (1978-01-02)

Plot

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A woman re-evaluates her life after her husband walks out on her following 15 years marriage.

Cast

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Reception

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The Los Angeles Times called it "outstanding".[3]

Tom and Joann

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The film was adapted into a pilot Tom and Joann where the leads were played by Joel Fabiani and Elizabeth Ashley.[4] The series did not result.

References

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  1. ^ A Rush of Lee Remick on Television Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 30 Apr 1979: e1.
  2. ^ 'BREAKING UP' KICKS OFF MONDAY SPECIALS Los Angeles Times 1 Jan 1978: n17.
  3. ^ TV MOVIE REVIEW: A Woman's Discovery of Self Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 2 Jan 1978: d20.
  4. ^ Show under other name still cloying Hanauer, Joan. Chicago Tribune 5 July 1978: a7.
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