Portnoy's Complaint(1972)
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Portnoy's Complaint Synopsis
During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.
Portnoy's Complaint (1972) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ernest Lehman, released on June 19, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant and Jack Somack. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernest Lehman
- Writers:
- Ernest Lehman, Philip Roth
- Producers:
- Sidney Beckerman, Ernest Lehman
- Cinematographer:
- Philip H. Lathrop
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Chenault Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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Portnoy's Complaint Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Benjamin
as Alexander Portnoy
Karen Black
as Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey
Lee Grant
as Sophie Portnoy
Jack Somack
as Jack Portnoy
Renée Lippin
as Hannah Portnoy
Jeannie Berlin
as Bubbles Girardi
Kevin Conway
as Smolka
Lewis J. Stadlen
as Mandel (as Lewis Stadlen)
Jill Clayburgh
as Naomi
- Jessica Rains
Jessica Rains
as Opening Girl
Francesca De Sapio
as Lina, Rome Prostitute
- William Pabst
William Pabst
as Clerk at Inn
Key crew
Directed by Ernest Lehman, written by Ernest Lehman and Philip Roth, produced by Sidney Beckerman and Ernest Lehman.
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Portnoy's Complaint Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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Portnoy's Complaint – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Portnoy's Complaint online?
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Portnoy's Complaint (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Portnoy's Complaint?
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The main cast of Portnoy's Complaint (1972) includes Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant, Jack Somack and Renée Lippin. The film was directed by Ernest Lehman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Portnoy's Complaint released?
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Portnoy's Complaint was released on June 19, 1972 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Portnoy's Complaint worth watching?
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Portnoy's Complaint (1972) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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