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Geffen Pictures & Paul Brickman Productions present

Men Don't Leave

directed by Paul Brickman

“A comedy about the drama of life.”

19901h 55mPG-13Drama

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Geffen Pictures & Paul Brickman Productions present

Men Don't Leave

directed by Paul Brickman

“A comedy about the drama of life.”

19901h 55mPG-13Drama

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Comedy

A widowed mother and her two sons move to Baltimore and struggle to adjust to urban life, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.

§ Keywords

what it's about

depression widow baltimore, usa family relationships remake single mother

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Screenplay

Barbara Benedek

Cinematography

Music

§ Cast

8 of 25

Jessica Lange

as Beth Macauley

Arliss Howard

as Charles Simon

Joan Cusack

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

as Chris Macauley

Kathy Bates

as Lisa Coleman

Charlie Korsmo

as Matt Macauley

as Mrs. Buckley

Jim Haynie

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