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In Praise of Older Women

  • 19781978
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 50m
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5.7/10
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Tom Berenger, Karen Black, Helen Shaver, Susan Strasberg, Marilyn Lightstone, Marianne McIsaac, Alexandra Stewart, and Alberta Watson in In Praise of Older Women (1978)
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.
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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... Read allAndras 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 th... Read allAndras 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 lif... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
674
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  • Director
    • George Kaczender
  • Writers
    • Stephen Vizinczey(novel "In Praise of Older Women")
    • Paul Gottlieb(screenplay)
    • Barrie Wexler(narration: additional text)
  • Stars
    • Tom Berenger
    • Karen Black
    • Susan Strasberg
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  • Director
    • George Kaczender
  • Writers
    • Stephen Vizinczey(novel "In Praise of Older Women")
    • Paul Gottlieb(screenplay)
    • Barrie Wexler(narration: additional text)
  • Stars
    • Tom Berenger
    • Karen Black
    • Susan Strasberg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations

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    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Andras Vayda
    Karen Black
    Karen Black
    • Maya
    Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg
    • Bobbie
    Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver
    • Ann MacDonald
    Marilyn Lightstone
    Marilyn Lightstone
    • Klari
    Alexandra Stewart
    Alexandra Stewart
    • Paula
    Marianne McIsaac
    • Julika
    Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson
    • Mitzi
    Ian Tracey
    Ian Tracey
    • Andras Vayda Jr.
    Monique Lepage
    Monique Lepage
    • The Countess
    Louise Marleau
    Louise Marleau
    • Woman in Elevator
    Jill Frappier
    Jill Frappier
    • Lady Teacher
    Mignon Elkins
    • Mother Vayda
    Joan Stuart
    • Aunt Alice
    John Bayliss
    • Glen MacDonald
    Jon Granik
    • Tom Horvath
    Budd Knapp
    Budd Knapp
    • Father Confessor
    Earl Pennington
    • Professor Hargitay
    • Director
      • George Kaczender
    • Writers
      • Stephen Vizinczey(novel "In Praise of Older Women")
      • Paul Gottlieb(screenplay)
      • Barrie Wexler(narration: additional text)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was the very first movie screened by the Toronto Film Festival (now the Toronto International Film Festival).
    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      An unrated version six minutes longer than the R-rated version was screened in Quebec. The unrated version later has been released on video in English and also dubbed in French.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Rocky II/The In-Laws/Lost and Found/Escape from Alcatraz/The Main Event (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Sailor's Song
      Music by Tibor Polgár (as Tibor Polgar)

      Lyrics by George Jonas

      Performed by Alberta Watson

    User reviews13

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    6/10
    Made to fill a niche that no longer exists
    Well, this film was made to fill a niche that no longer exists. Like the old B-movies sort of went away when that area fell to television, this film was soft-core before cable channels filled that niche. And, it does so better, having B-list actresses, rather than D-list and former porn actresses. Most of the actresses did really solid work, especially Karen Black, Marilyn Lightstone, and Helen Shaver. Tom Berenger was awkward to the point of being painful to watch, but I doubt that it is due to bad acting. That is almost certainly the director's vision. The dialogue was also painfully awkward, but that only makes sense. The background of the 1956 Hungarian uprising made for some interest as well. The film is intended to be sexy, so consider that when deciding to view this one.
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    • Jul 7, 2013

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1978 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Lust auf Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Astral Bellevue Pathé
      • Films RSL
      • Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$1,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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