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Middle Age Crazy (1980)

Middle Age Crazy (1980), directed by John Trent, starring Bruce Dern and Ann-Margret.

07/25/1980 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 37m

A heart as big as Texas . . . . . it's about to break!

Synopsis

A married man is turning forty and that's when the midlife crisis hits ...

  • Reginald H. MorrisCinematography
  • John TrentDirector
  • John KellyEditing
  • Bob CooperProducer

About the film

Middle Age Crazy is a 1980 comedy film directed by John Trent and starring Bruce Dern and Ann-Margret. This film received mixed reviews from critics and it was nominated for two awards, Worst Director and Worst Screenplay, at the 1st Golden Raspberry Awards.

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Middle Age Crazy is a 1980 comedy film directed by John Trent and starring Bruce Dern and Ann-Margret. This film received mixed reviews from critics and it was nominated for two awards, Worst Director and Worst Screenplay, at the 1st Golden Raspberry Awards.

Plot

Bobby Lee Burnett lives a simple suburban life with his wife, Sue-Ann, whose efforts to please him include having orgasms that end with her saying: "Bingo." After she throws a party for his 40th birthday, Bobby undergoes a serious mid-life crisis. He changes his wardrobe, buys a car and begins an affair with another woman Nancy Henerson. Sue tolerates it for a while and gets her own fling. However, Bobby returns home and thanks Sue for everything.

Cast

Bruce Dern as Bobby Lee Burnett

Ann-Margret as Sue Ann Burnett

Graham Jarvis as J.D.

Deborah Wakeham as Nancy Henerson

Eric Christmas as Tom Burnett

Helen Hughes as Ruth Burnett

Geoffrey Bowes as Greg Burnett

Michael Kane as Abe Titus

Diane Dewey as Wanda Jean

Vivian Reis as Becky

Patricia Hamilton as Barbara Pickett

Anni Lantuch as Janet

Gina Dick as Linda McAllister

Thomas Baird as Porsche Salesman

Norma Dell'Agnese as Valedictorian

Shirley Soloman as Condo Saleswoman

Elias Zarou as Priest

Michele Chiponski as Topless Dancer

Jack Mather as Minister

Jim Montgomery as Nancy's Boyfriend

John Facenda as Sportscaster

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External links

Middle Age Crazy at IMDb

Middle Age Crazy at Rotten Tomatoes

Text from Middle Age Crazy on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Age_Crazy

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  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director 1981
  • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay 1981

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  • Texas

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What is Middle Age Crazy about?

Middle Age Crazy: A married man is turning forty and that's when the midlife crisis hits ...

Who directed Middle Age Crazy?

Middle Age Crazy was directed by John Trent in 1980.

Who stars in Middle Age Crazy?

The cast of Middle Age Crazy includes Bruce Dern, Ann-Margret, Graham Jarvis, Deborah Wakeham and Eric Christmas.

How long is Middle Age Crazy?

Middle Age Crazy runs for 97 minutes, or 1h37.

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