When you're in love, nothing else matters
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
The Catered Affair (1956) is a drama film directed by Richard Brooks, released on June 14, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds and Barry Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
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Bette Davis
as Agnes Hurley
Ernest Borgnine
as Tom Hurley
Debbie Reynolds
as Jane Hurley
Barry Fitzgerald
as Jack Conlon
Rod Taylor
as Ralph Halloran
Robert F. Simon
as Mr. Halloran
Madge Kennedy
as Mrs. Halloran
Dorothy Stickney
as Mrs. Rafferty
Carol Veazie
as Mrs. Casey
Joan Camden
as Alice
Ray Stricklyn
as Eddie Hurley
Jay Adler
as Sam Leiter
Directed by Richard Brooks, written by Gore Vidal and Paddy Chayefsky, produced by Sam Zimbalist.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 51 ratings.
Bette Davis and Ernest Borgnine are cracking in this really rather agonising drama of a couple who must reconcile their own (differing) aspirations for their daughter's forthcoming wedding with their reputations and their pocket books - and the peer pressures of neighbours and their soon-to-be in-laws alike. Initially, the young couple "Jane" (Debbie Reynolds) and "Ralph" (Rod Taylor) just want a simple ceremony to…
Reviewed on January 8, 2023
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The Catered Affair (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Catered Affair (1956) includes Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald and Rod Taylor. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Catered Affair was released on June 14, 1956 and runs for 1h 34m.
The Catered Affair (1956) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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