In Praise of Older Women (1978)
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- Unrated
- 1h 50min
- Comedy, Drama
- 22 Sep 1978 (Canada)
- Movie
Andras Vajda grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.'s during World War II. Disappointed by girls of his age, he meets Maya, a married women in her thirties, who tutors him in the...
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- 4 wins & 6 nominations.
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| Tom Berenger | ... |
Andras Vayda
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| Karen Black | ... |
Maya
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| Susan Strasberg | ... |
Bobbie
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| Helen Shaver | ... |
Ann MacDonald
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| Marilyn Lightstone | ... |
Klari
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| Alexandra Stewart | ... |
Paula
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Marianne McIsaac | ... |
Julika
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| Alberta Watson | ... |
Mitzi
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| Ian Tracey | ... |
Andras Vayda Jr.
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| Monique Lepage | ... |
The Countess
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| Louise Marleau | ... |
Woman in Elevator
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| Jill Frappier | ... |
Lady Teacher
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Mignon Elkins | ... |
Mother Vayda
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Joan Stuart | ... |
Aunt Alice
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John Bayliss | ... |
Glen MacDonald
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Jon Granik | ... |
Tom Horvath
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| Budd Knapp | ... |
Father Confessor
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Earl Pennington | ... |
Professor Hargitay
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| Michael Kirby | ... |
Tibor Kovacs
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Bronwen Mantel | ... |
Woman in Café
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Wally Martin | ... |
The Janitor
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Arden R. Ryshpan | ... |
Berenice
(as Arden Ryshpan)
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Tibor Polgár | ... |
The Pianist
(as Tibor Polgar)
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Julie Wildman | ... |
Woman at Party
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Julie Morand | ... |
Girl Student
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| Griffith Brewer | ... |
The Fiacre Driver
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Walter Bolton | ... |
Second Waiter
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Martha Parker | ... |
Girl at Dance
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Robert King | ... |
Man with Proclamation
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| Arthur Grosser | ... |
Party Host
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Jeannette Casenave | ... |
Party Hostess
(as Jeanette Casenave)
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Alexander Godfrey | ... |
First Waiter
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Tina Shuster | ... |
Second Girl at Dance
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Danny Brainin | ... |
Youth in Class
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| Casey Stevens | ... |
Second Student
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Peter Gottlieb | ... |
Boy on staircase
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| Henry Ramer | ... |
Narration (voice)
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Mary Jane Eason | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Emil Glassbourg | ... |
Dancing Student (uncredited)
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| Gabrielle Lazure | ... |
Girl at Dance (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Kaczender | ||
Written by
| Stephen Vizinczey | ... | (novel "In Praise of Older Women") |
| Paul Gottlieb | ... | (screenplay) |
| Barrie Wexler | ... | (narration: additional text) |
Produced by
| Harold Greenberg | ... | executive producer |
| Claude Héroux | ... | producer (as Claude Heroux) |
| Robert Lantos | ... | producer |
| Howard Lipson | ... | associate producer (as Howard R. Lipson) |
| Stephen J. Roth | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Tibor Polgár | ... | (music composed by) (as Tibor Polgar) |
Cinematography by
| Miklós Lente | ... | director of photography (as Miklos Lente) |
Editing by
| George Kaczender | ||
| Peter Wintonick | ||
Editorial Department
| Jim Campabanal | ... | negative cutter (as Jim Campabadal) |
| Monika Dorfman | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Wolf Kroeger | ||
Set Decoration by
| Csaba András Kertész | ... | (as Csaba Kertesz) |
Costume Design by
| Olga Dimitrov | ||
Makeup Department
| David Beckett | ... | hair styles |
| Jocelyne Bellemare | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Michèle Dion | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean-Max Guérin | ... | assistant hairdresser (as Jean Guérin) |
Production Management
| Wendy Grean | ... | unit manager |
| Roger Héroux | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Braive | ... | first assistant director |
| Daniel Hausmann | ... | second assistant director |
| Ariane Ochrymouych | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Jean Bourret | ... | props assistant |
| Csaba András Kertész | ... | set dresser (as Csaba Kertesz) |
| Stéphane Reichel | ... | assistant art director (as Stephan Reichel) |
| Norman Simpson | ... | property master (as Normand Simpson) |
| Roméo Turcotte | ... | construction manager |
| Kathy Wadas | ... | property buyer |
Sound Department
| Henri Blondeau | ... | location sound |
| Joe Grimaldi | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Les Halman | ... | sound editor |
| Larry Lynn | ... | boom man |
| Ken Pagé | ... | post-sync effects (as Ken Page) |
| Peter Wintonick | ... | assistant sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Berrie | ... | gaffer |
| Jean-Yves Bruel | ... | still photographer |
| Michel Paul Bélisle | ... | best boy lighting (as Michel-Paul Belisle) |
| Pierre Davreux | ... | grip |
| Attila Dory | ... | still photographer |
| Yves Drapeau | ... | first assistant camera |
| André Magny | ... | key grip |
| Yves Paquette | ... | electrician |
| Ernie Spiter | ... | camera loader (as Ernest Spiteri) |
| Mario Toledo | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Howard Feuer | ... | casting: New York |
| Karen Hazzard | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Jeremy Ritzer | ... | casting: New York |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Renée April | ... | wardrobe staff (as René April) |
| Anne-Denise Carette | ... | wardrobe staff |
| Chrylla Hagen | ... | wardrobe staff |
| Jack Hay | ... | wardrobe staff |
| Peter Horne | ... | wardrobe staff |
| Ann Kewley | ... | assistant to costume designer |
| Sylvie Laurier | ... | wardrobe staff |
| Johanne Prégent | ... | dresser |
Location Management
| Wendy Grean | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Moe Koffman | ... | orchestra coordinator |
| Tibor Polgár | ... | conductor (as Tibor Polgar) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elaine Yarish | ... | script girl |
Additional Crew
| Manon Bougie-Boyer | ... | production accountant |
| Linda Browne | ... | production secretary |
| Carol Campbell | ... | production services |
| Alex Dukay | ... | production assistant |
| Gary Greenspoon | ... | production assistant |
| Allan Hitelman | ... | financial consultant |
| Robert Lantos | ... | presenter |
| Douglas Leopold | ... | unit publicist |
| Harriet Lipson-Coulombe | ... | publicity assistant |
| Jacques Pinard | ... | production assistant |
| Stephen J. Roth | ... | presenter |
| Rene Balcer | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Astral Bellevue Pathé
- Films RSL
- Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC) (produced with the participation of)
- Famous Players Film Corporation (produced with the participation of)
- T.S.M. Investments Limited (produced with the participation of)
Distributors
- Entertainment One (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Embassy Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- CBS (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Astral Films (1978) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Fox-Stockholm Film Distribution (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1979) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1980) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Alliance Releasing Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Alliance Vivafilm (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Magnetic Video (United States) (VHS)
- New Star Video (2005) (United States) (VHS)
- Platinum Disc (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Roadshow Home Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- THINKFilm (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- Ventura Distribution (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Videoville Showtime (1982) (Canada) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Editions Bernard Grasset (courtesy of: footage from "Le Diable au Corps")
- Films Opticals (Quebec) Ltee (opticals by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Andras Vajda grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.'s during World War II. Disappointed by girls of his age, he meets Maya, a married women in her thirties, who tutors him in the lessons of love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women that Andras will meet through his teenage and young adult life. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | The story that turned on millions of PLAYBOY Magazine readers in the October issue. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | CAD1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | First feature film ever screened at the Toronto Film Festival which is now the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). See more » |
| Goofs | The adolescent character portrayed by Ian Tracey is listed in the end credits as Andras Jr. This is incorrect as he is not the son of adult Andras (the character portrayed by Tom Berenger). The two are the same character at different stages of life. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Rocky II/The In-Laws/Lost and Found/Escape from Alcatraz/The Main Event (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sailor's Song See more » |