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A Little Sex

A Little Sex

A Little Sex

A Little Sex

Why are so many women trying to seduce Michael Donovan?

1982•1h 35m•

★3.6(8 ratings)

ComedyDramaRomance

Overview

Michael and Katherine have enjoyed a long relationship together even before they tie the knot. But Michael does not hide the fact he's a womanizer and sex addict, cheating on Katherine during their pre-married relationship. Because Katherine is genuinely in love with him, she is willing to overlook this and believes that perhaps marriage will change things.

Director

Writers

Robert De Laurentiis

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Main Cast

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Michael Donovan

Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw

Katherine

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Tommy

John Glover

John Glover

Walter

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Oliver

Joan Copeland

Joan Copeland

Mrs. Harrison (Kate's Mother)

Susanna Dalton

Susanna Dalton

Nancy Barwood

Wendie Malick

Wendie Malick

Philomena

Betsy Aidem

Betsy Aidem

Passerby

Sharon Bamber

Sharon Bamber

Theresa Donovan

Tonya Berezin

Tonya Berezin

Joyce

Michael Bias

Michael Bias

Wedding photographer

Full Crew

Direction

First Assistant Director: Victor Hsu
Script Supervisor: Carole Brody Sheppard
Second Assistant Director: Joseph P. Reidy
Second Assistant Director: Howie Horowitz
Director: Bruce Paltrow

Writing

Writer: Robert De Laurentiis

Production

Production Manager: Abby Singer
Unit Production Manager: Stephen F. Kesten
Producer: Robert De Laurentiis
Associate Producer: Stephen F. Kesten
Producer: Bruce Paltrow
Casting: Howard Feuer

Music & Sound

Songs: Melissa Manchester
Sound Recordist: Peter Ilardi
Sound Editor: Gary Shepherd
Sound Editor: Anthony Palk
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Ray West
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Mel Metcalfe

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Ralf D. Bode

Editing

Editor: Bill Butler

Art Direction

Production Design: Stephen Hendrickson
Set Decoration: Susan Bode Tyson
Set Decoration: Michael Bock
Set Dresser: Dave Weinman
Set Dresser: Richard Nelson
Set Dresser: Michael Drohan

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Patrizia von Brandenstein
Makeup Artist: Vincent Callaghan
Hairstylist: Anthony Cortino

Keywords

infidelitymarriagewomanizercouple

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Why are so many women trying to seduce Michael Donovan?"

#2

The runtime is 95 minutes (1h 35m).

#3

The film was directed by Bruce Paltrow.

#4

The screenplay was written by Robert De Laurentiis.

#5

The score was composed by Georges Delerue.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Ralf D. Bode.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 64 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0084259.

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Rating

3.6/10

Poor

8 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

A Little Sex

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

Company Four

MTM Enterprises

MTM Enterprises