Twice in a Lifetime (film)
Twice in a Lifetime is a 1985 drama film directed by Bud Yorkin and starring Gene Hackman as a married steelworker in the midst of a mid-life crisis who becomes attracted to another woman, played by Ann-Margret. Ellen Burstyn, Amy Madigan, Ally Sheedy and Brian Dennehy co-star.
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| Directed by | Bud Yorkin |
| Produced by | David Salven Bud Yorkin |
| Screenplay by | Colin Welland |
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| Music by | Pat Metheny |
| Cinematography | Nick McLean |
| Edited by | Robert C. Jones |
| Distributed by | Bud Yorkin Productions |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million[1] |
| Box office | $8,402,424[2] |
Paul McCartney composed and performed the theme song to the film, heard over the end credits. It remained commercially unavailable as a recording until 1993, when it was included as a bonus track on a reissue of McCartney's album Pipes of Peace.
Plot
Harry Mackenzie works in a factory by day, and comes home to comfortable marriage at night, but it lacks excitement and passion. For his 50th birthday, his wife Kate blithely tells him to just go to his favorite corner tavern and have a good time.
An attractive barmaid, Audrey Minelli, captures his interest. Harry falls for her and, before long, shocks Kate by requesting a divorce. This horrifies their daughters, particularly Sunny, who is having a difficult marriage of her own, and Helen, who is about to be wed.
Kate goes through a difficult period of adjustment. She eventually lands a job in a beauty salon, changes her appearance, and tries to adopt a new outlook on life. But by the time Harry brings Audrey to his daughter Helen's wedding, old wounds open up that continue to keep the family members apart.
Cast
- Gene Hackman as Harry Mackenzie
- Ann-Margret as Audrey Minelli
- Ellen Burstyn as Kate Mackenzie
- Amy Madigan as Sunny Mackenzie-Sobel
- Ally Sheedy as Helen Mackenzie
- Brian Dennehy as Nick
- Stephen Lang as Keith
- Darrell Larson as Jerry
Release
The film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 9, 1985.[3] It opened on Wednesday, October 23, 1985 at the Beekman Theatre in New York[3] where it grossed $68,039 in its opening week before opening in Los Angeles, Seattle and Toronto the following week.[4]
Awards
Hackman received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama. Amy Madigan received nominations from both the Golden Globes and the Oscars for best supporting actress.
| Year | Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result | Reference |
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| 1986 | 58th Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan) | Nominated | |
| 43rd Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Gene Hackman) | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Amy Madigan) | Nominated |
References
- http://catalog.afi.com/Film/58414-TWICE-IN-A-LIFETIME
- Box Office Results for Twice in a Lifetime
- Twice in a Lifetime at the American Film Institute Catalog
- "Yorkin Revises Release Strategy For 'Lifetime' Following Strong B.O.". Variety. 6 November 1985. p. 6.
- 58th Academy Awards nominees and winners
- 43rd Golden Globe Awards nominees and winners
External links
- Twice in a Lifetime at the American Film Institute Catalog
- Twice in a Lifetime at the Internet Movie Database
- Twice in a Lifetime at Rotten Tomatoes