Marvin & Tige(1985)
Sometimes it takes a friend to make the pieces fit
Marvin & Tige Synopsis
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
Marvin & Tige (1985) is a drama film directed by Eric Weston, released on March 8, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown and Denise Nicholas. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Weston
- Writers:
- Frankcina Glass, Eric Weston, Wanda Dell
- Producers:
- Wanda Dell
- Cinematographer:
- Brian West
- Production:
- Marvin Film Partners
- Status:
- Released
Marvin & Tige Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cassavetes
as Marvin
Billy Dee Williams
as Richard Davis
- Gibran Brown
Gibran Brown
as Tige Jackson
Denise Nicholas
as Vanessa Jackson
Fay Hauser
as Brenda Davis
- Georgia Allen
Georgia Allen
as Carrie Carter
- Jerry Penson
Jerry Penson
as Policeman
- Charles Darden
Charles Darden
as TV Salesman
- May K. Pearce
May K. Pearce
as Nurse
Lou Walker
as Cab Driver
- Rob Harke
Rob Harke
as Driver
Danny Nelson
as Bartender
Key crew
Directed by Eric Weston, written by Frankcina Glass, Eric Weston and Wanda Dell, produced by Wanda Dell.
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Marvin & Tige Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Marvin & Tige – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marvin & Tige online?
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Marvin & Tige (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Marvin & Tige?
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The main cast of Marvin & Tige (1985) includes John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown, Denise Nicholas and Fay Hauser. The film was directed by Eric Weston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marvin & Tige released?
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Marvin & Tige was released on March 8, 1985 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Marvin & Tige worth watching?
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Marvin & Tige (1985) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.