An Unmarried Woman
1978
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Synopsis
A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman.
An Unmarried Woman (1978) is a 2h 4min drama feature film by Paul Mazursky. A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman, Kelly Bishop, Lisa Lucas, Linda Miller, Patricia Quinn
Original language
English
First release
May 24, 1978 (France)
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Mazursky
Producer
Anthony Ray, Paul Mazursky
Cinematography
Arthur J. Ornitz
Editing
Stuart H. Pappé
Music
Bill Conti
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 1979 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1979 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1978 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1978 generic
- National Board of Review 1978 generic
Titles
| Original title | An Unmarried Woman | |
| Québec French title | La Femme libre |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Music From An Unmarried Woman - Bill Conti (1978) | 5 releases, 1978: 20th Century Fox Records |
| Cassette | Music From An Unmarried Woman - Bill Conti (1978) | 1 release, 1978: 20th Century Fox Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | May 24, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Italy | May 26, 1978 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 26, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Japan | August 5, 1978 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 28, 1978 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Canada | May 9, 2020 |
| Home video | United States | June 9, 2020 |
Full credits
| Director | Paul Mazursky |
| Cast | Jill Clayburgh (Erica Benton), Alan Bates (Saul Kaplan), Michael Murphy (Martin Benton), Cliff Gorman (Charlie), Kelly Bishop (Elaine Liebowitz), Lisa Lucas (Patti Benton), Linda Miller (Jeannette Lewin), Patricia Quinn (Sue Miller), Andrew Duncan (Bob), Daniel Seltzer (Dr. Arthur Jacobs), Matthew Arkin (Phil), Penelope Russianoff (Dr. Tanya Berkel), Novella Nelson (Jean), Raymond J. Barry (Edward Thoreau), Ivan Karp (Herb Rowan), Jill Eikenberry (Claire), Michael Tucker (Fred), Chico Martínez (Cabbie), Clint Chin (Chinese Waiter), Ken Chapin (Man at Bar), Tom Elios (Ice Vendor), Karen Ford (Executive Secretary), Alice J. Kane (Waitress), Paul Mazursky (Hal), Pamela Meunier (Hat-Check Girl), Donna Perich (Sophie Wyndham), Vincent Schiavelli (Man at Party), John Stravinsky (Bartender), Ultra Violet (Lady MacBeth), David Rasche (Man who says, "Hello" (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Paul Mazursky |
| Producer | Anthony Ray, Paul Mazursky |
| Cinematography | Arthur J. Ornitz |
| Editing | Stuart H. Pappé |
| Music | Bill Conti |
| Production design | Pato Guzman |
| Costumes | Albert Wolsky |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
