Max Dugan Returns (1983)
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- PG
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Drama
- 25 Mar 1983 (USA)
- Movie
An English teacher and struggling single mother's life is disrupted when her long-lost father, who abandoned her as a child, returns with some shady money in the hope of spending some time with her and the grandson he's never met.
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- 1 nomination.
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| Marsha Mason | ... |
Nora McPhee
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| Jason Robards | ... |
Max Dugan
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| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Brian Costello
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| Matthew Broderick | ... |
Michael McPhee
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| Dody Goodman | ... |
Mrs. Litke
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| Sal Viscuso | ... |
Coach Roy
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Panchito Gómez | ... |
Luis
(as Panchito Gomez)
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Charley Lau | ... |
Charley Lau
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| Mari Gorman | ... |
Pat
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Brian Part | ... |
Kevin Costello
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| Billie Bird | ... |
Older Woman
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Tessa Richarde | ... |
Blonde at Shoe Store
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| Jim Staahl | ... |
Man at Shoe Store
(as James Staahl)
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| Duke Stroud | ... |
Teacher
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Sondra Blake | ... |
Teacher
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| David Morse | ... |
Shoe Store Cop
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Santos Morales | ... |
Grocer
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Irene Olga López | ... |
Grocer's Wife
(as Irene Olga Lopez)
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| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... |
Robber
(as Tom Rosales Jr.)
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| Tom Fridley | ... |
Steve
(as Tommy Fridley)
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| Kiefer Sutherland | ... |
Bill
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Bill Aylesworth | ... |
Chris
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| Lydia Nicole | ... |
Celia
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Elisa Dolenko | ... |
Maria
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Marc Jefferson | ... |
Wendall
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| Tom Spratley | ... |
Truck Washer
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Ray Girardin | ... |
Umpire
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Joey Coleman | ... |
3rd Baseman
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Bradley Lieberman | ... |
Boy
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| De'voreaux White | ... |
Boy
(as Devoreaux White)
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Billy 'Pop' Atmore | ... |
Baseball Player
(as Pop Attmore)
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Grace Woodard | ... |
Maitre D'Cafe
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Ken Neumeyer | ... |
Waiter
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Frank D'Annibale | ... |
Bears Coach
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John Corvello | ... |
Basketball Coach
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| Howard Himelstein | ... |
Shoe Store Cop
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Carmen Silveroli Sr. | ... |
Shoe Store Manager
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| George P. Wilbur | ... |
Cop in Car
(as George Wilbur)
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| Robert D'Arcy | ... |
Cabbie
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| Shelley Morrison | ... |
Mother
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| John Moio | ... |
Policeman
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| Gary Combs | ... |
Policeman
(as Gary Coombs)
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Benjie Bancroft | ... |
Policeman at Station
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Della Thompson | ... |
Student
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Ty Fredericks | ... |
Student
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Kent Kreutziger | ... |
Student
(as Kent Freutziger)
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Patric Z | ... |
Student
(as Patrick Rodriguez)
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Dorian Turner | ... |
Student
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Cindy Cavallero | ... |
Brunette Woman in Cafeteria (uncredited)
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Dennis Crosswhite | ... |
Baseball Player's Dad (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Herbert Ross | ||
Written by
| Neil Simon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Herbert Ross | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | executive producer |
| Neil Simon | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| David Shire | ||
Cinematography by
| David M. Walsh | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Marks | ||
Editorial Department
| Martin Cohen | ... | apprentice editor |
| Jane Schwartz Jaffe | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Hank McCann | ||
Production Design by
| Albert Brenner | ||
Art Direction by
| David M. Haber | ... | (as David Haber) |
Set Decoration by
| Garrett Lewis | ||
Costume Design by
| Bob Mackie | ||
Makeup Department
| Barbara Lampson | ... | hair stylist |
| Daniel C. Striepeke | ... | makeup artist (as Dan Striepeke) |
Production Management
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alan B. Curtiss | ... | second assistant director |
| Bruce Humphrey | ... | dga trainee |
| Jack Roe | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gerald MacDonald | ... | construction coordinator |
| C.J. Maguire | ... | assistant property |
| Dennis J. Parrish | ... | property master (as Dennis Parrish) |
| Kandy Stern | ... | set designer |
| John T. Walker | ... | leadman (as John Thomas Walker) |
| Thomas J. Wright | ... | production illustrator (as Tom Wright) |
Sound Department
| Dody Dorn | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Robert Grieve | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Godfrey Marks | ... | dialogue editor |
| Al Overton Jr. | ... | production sound mixer |
| Richard Overton | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stephen Purvis | ... | sound editor |
| Theodore Soderberg | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard Sperber | ... | sound editor (as Richard A. Sperber) |
| Paul Wells | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kitty Malone | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Alan E. Lorimer | ... | special effects (as Alan Lorimer) |
Stunts
| Debbie Evans | ... | stunts |
| John Moio | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mike Tillman | ... | stunts |
| Debbie Evans | ... | stunt double: Marsha Mason (uncredited) |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Victor Paul | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Edesa | ... | camera operator |
| Norman Harris | ... | gaffer |
| Ron Kenyon | ... | electrical best boy (as Ron 'Bouji' Kenyon) |
| Frank Lambers | ... | grip best boy |
| Richard Moran | ... | key grip |
| Michael Nash | ... | assistant camera |
| Mel Traxel | ... | still photographer |
| Barry Wexler | ... | crab dolly operator (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Bob Kurtz | ... | title designer |
| Robert Peluce | ... | title designer (as Bob Peluce) |
| Maria Alvarez | ... | inker (uncredited) |
| Dale Case | ... | animator (uncredited) |
| Pam Cooke | ... | animator (uncredited) |
| Jan Cornell | ... | ink & paint supervisor (uncredited) |
| Ruth Elliott | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
| Gyorgyi Peluce | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Martha Sigall | ... | inker (uncredited) |
| Libby Simon | ... | animation design assistant (uncredited) |
| Peggy Yamamoto | ... | animator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shirlee Strahm | ... | costumer: women |
| Bruce Walkup | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| James Herbert | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jerry MacDonald | ... | music editor |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Tommy Johnson | ... | musician: tuba (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Angela Morley | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| David Newman | ... | Musician: violin (uncredited) |
| David Shire | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ray Quiroz | ... | script supervisor (as Raymond Quiroz) |
Transportation Department
| Jack Lietzke | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Dean E. Mason | ... | driver: cast |
| Julio Salazar | ... | production driver |
| James Nordberg | ... | driver: special effects (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Penny Brocato | ... | craft service |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Kathy Kenworthy Roe | ... | production secretary |
| Harry Kohoyda Jr. | ... | production auditor |
| Bob Kurtz | ... | title designer |
| Michele Panelli-Venetis | ... | assistant to executive producer (as Michele Panelli) |
| Robert Peluce | ... | title designer (as Bob Peluce) |
| Robert Werden | ... | unit publicist |
| Dan Roth | ... | adr voice (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- CBS Electronics (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1980) (Australia) (video)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Fox Columbia Film Distributors (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chicago White Sox (acknowledgement: Charley Lau's appearance courtesy of)
- Giorgio Armani (clothes: Mr. Sutherland)
- Intrada (score album released by) (limited edition)
- Kurtz and Friends (title animation)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
- Tiffany & Co. (acknowledgement: diamond necklace courtesy of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Nora is a single mother who lives with her son Michael in a small house. They don't have much money but at least they have each other. Out of the blue comes Nora's father Max Dugan, who left her and her mother when Nora was nine years old. He brings a suitcase with dollar bills and showers her and Michael with gifts, trying to make up for lost time, knowing that he has a fatal heart ailment. The money comes from his shady career in Las Vegas and Nora is dating a policeman who is very interested in meeting him. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | Prices are double. Your love life's in trouble. The car won't start. Your boss has no heart. The door squeaks. The roof leaks. Your stereo just went mono. All you need is a little Max Dugan. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,791,002, 27 Mar 1983 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Actor Matthew Broderick's father, actor James Broderick died around the time that this film was being developed, made and released. Broderick's co-actor in this film, Jason Robards, knew his father and helped Matthew through his loss and grief. See more » |
| Goofs | When Nora McPhee drives home on the motorcycle with her son and parks, she leaves the ignition on, as evidenced by the brightly glowing taillight that will turn off and on with the ignition switch. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Neil Simon/Joe Garagiola/Bill Maher (1982). See more » |
| Quotes |
Michael McPhee:
Can you make money from philosophy? Max Dugan: Yeah, if you have the right one. See more » |