House Calls(1978)
A funny love story.
House Calls Synopsis
Charley is a surgeon who's recently lost his wife; he embarks on a tragicomic romantic quest with one woman after another until he meets up with Ann, a singular woman, closer to his own age, who immediately and unexpectedly captures his heart.
House Calls (1978) is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Zieff, released on March 15, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney and Richard Benjamin. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Zieff
- Writers:
- Max Shulman, Julius J. Epstein, Henri-Pierre Roché
- Producers:
- Arlene Sellers, Alex Winitsky
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,500,000
- Revenue:
- $28,460,702
- Status:
- Released
House Calls (1978) Trailer
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House Calls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Dr. Charley Nichols
Glenda Jackson
as Ann Atkinson
Art Carney
as Dr. Amos Willoughby
Richard Benjamin
as Dr. Norman Solomon
Candice Azzara
as Ellen Grady
Dick O'Neill
as Irwin Owett
- Sally Marr
Sally Marr
as Mrs. Meyers
- Kedric Wolfe
Kedric Wolfe
as Funeral director
Gordon Jump
as Dr. O'Brien
Charles Matthau
as Michael Atkinson
Len Lesser
as Waiter
- Michael Mann
Michael Mann
as Assistant TV director
Key crew
Directed by Howard Zieff, written by Max Shulman, Julius J. Epstein and Henri-Pierre Roché, produced by Arlene Sellers and Alex Winitsky.
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House Calls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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House Calls – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in House Calls?
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The main cast of House Calls (1978) includes Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin and Candice Azzara. The film was directed by Howard Zieff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was House Calls released?
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House Calls was released on March 15, 1978 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is House Calls worth watching?
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House Calls (1978) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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