Goodbye, Columbus(1969)
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Goodbye, Columbus Synopsis
A Jewish man and a Jewish woman meet, and while attracted to each other, find that their worlds are very different. She is the archetypal Jewish American Princess — very emotionally involved with her parents' world and the world they have created for her, while he is much less dependent on his family. They begin an affair which brings more differences to the surface.
Goodbye, Columbus (1969) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Larry Peerce, released on May 21, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Richard Benjamin, Ali MacGraw, Jack Klugman and Nan Martin. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Peerce
- Writers:
- Arnold Schulman, Philip Roth
- Producers:
- Stanley R. Jaffe
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- Charles Fox
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Willow Tree
- Status:
- Released
Goodbye, Columbus (1969) Trailer
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Goodbye, Columbus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Benjamin
as Neil Klugman
Ali MacGraw
as Brenda Patimkin
Jack Klugman
as Ben Patimkin
Nan Martin
as Mrs. Ben Patimkin
- Michael Meyers
Michael Meyers
as Ron Patimkin
- Lori Shelle
Lori Shelle
as Julie Patimkin
- Monroe Arnold
Monroe Arnold
as Uncle Leo
- Kay Cummings
Kay Cummings
as Doris Klugman
- Sylvie Strause
Sylvie Strause
as Aunt Gladys
Royce Wallace
as Carlotta
- Anthony McGowan
Anthony McGowan
as Boy in Library
- Mari Gorman
Mari Gorman
as Laura Simpson Sockaloe
Key crew
Directed by Larry Peerce, written by Arnold Schulman and Philip Roth, produced by Stanley R. Jaffe.
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Goodbye, Columbus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 34 ratings.
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Goodbye, Columbus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Goodbye, Columbus online?
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Goodbye, Columbus (1969) 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 Goodbye, Columbus?
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The main cast of Goodbye, Columbus (1969) includes Richard Benjamin, Ali MacGraw, Jack Klugman, Nan Martin and Michael Meyers. The film was directed by Larry Peerce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Goodbye, Columbus released?
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Goodbye, Columbus was released on May 21, 1969 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Goodbye, Columbus worth watching?
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Goodbye, Columbus (1969) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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