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Finnegan Begin Again

"When you lose your heart, there's only one solution"

1985-02-24 Comedy 1hr 55m

A schoolteacher in her early 40s, involved in a dead-end love affair with a married mortician, drifts into a relationship with an aging newspaperman.

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Finnegan Begin Again

Storyline

A schoolteacher in her early 40s, involved in a dead-end love affair with a married mortician, drifts into a relationship with an aging newspaperman.

  • Released
    1985-02-24
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 55m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    0
  • Production
    Consolidated Productions, HBO Films, Jennie & Co., Zenith Entertainment

Crew

Joan Micklin Silver
Director
Walter Lockwood
Writer
Gower Frost
Producer
Keywords:
woman director

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Cast

Mary Tyler Moore

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Liz DeHaan
Robert Preston

Robert Preston
Mike Finnegan
Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston
Paul Broadbent
Sylvia Sidney

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Margaret
David Huddleston

David Huddleston
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Russell Horton

Russell Horton
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Avery Brooks
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Frederick Strother

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Ron McLarty

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Jan Guarino

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Judith Drake

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Alan Sader

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Russel Davies

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Ed Broaddus

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Dwayne Eddings

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Tyrone Nelson

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Ashley Worrell

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Carl Lester

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Clover Smith

Clover Smith
Duet Girl
Jemia Smith

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Duet Girl

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Reviews for Finnegan Begin Again
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A Review by narrator56 10

Written by narrator56 on 2020-04-05

This is one of my favorite movies, ever since I first watched it on HBO decades ago. I write this not knowing if anyone will even be able to... read more

This is one of my favorite movies, ever since I first watched it on HBO decades ago. I write this not knowing if anyone will even be able to see the movie, as it is quite rare. I saw old VHS copies selling for almost $30. Yikes. It is a movie you can watch with just about anyone and not worry about offending. Robert Preston plays a former investigative reporter whose career has entered the doldrums as he reaches retirement age. He takes over a column with advice to the lovelorn, but his advice is basically for them to snap out of it and stay with their spouses. The truth is not romantic, though, and the incoming letters dwindle, threatening to end his new career. He meets Mary Tyler Moore's character and in a way, becomes one of those lovelorn persons himself, which allows him to be more gentle in his advice. That is just one part of the plot, however, as mostly the story revolves around these two characters as they get to know each other and help each other bring their respective messy lives in order. The movie is an intelligent romantic comedy, both funny and mildly dramatic, with interesting lesser characters, especially featuring a superb performance by the actress who plays Preston's ailing wife. Do watch it if you get the opportunity, though as I described above, I'm not sure when you'll get the chance!.

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A Review by Peter McGinn

This is one of my favorite movies, ever since I first watched it on HBO decades ago. I write this not knowing if anyone will even be able to see the movie, as it is quite rare. I saw old VHS copies selling for almost $30. Yikes. It is a...

reviewer avatar

A Review by narrator56 10

Written by narrator56 on 2020-04-05

This is one of my favorite movies, ever since I first watched it on HBO decades ago. I write this not knowing if anyone will even be able to see the movie, as it is quite rare. I saw old VHS copies se...

read more