The Solitary Man(1979)
The Solitary Man Synopsis
A family man must make an adjustment after his wife of fifteen years one day blurts out that she wants a divorce and leaves him to construct a new life.
The Solitary Man (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, released on October 9, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Earl Holliman, Carrie Snodgress, Robbie Rist and Shannon Terhune. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Writers:
- Jim Byrnes
- Producers:
- Charles B. Fitzsimons
- Cinematographer:
- Robert L. Morrison
- Composer:
- Jack Elliott
- Production:
- John Conboy Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Solitary Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Earl Holliman
as Dave Keyes
Carrie Snodgress
as Sharon Keyes
Robbie Rist
as Davey Jr.
- Shannon Terhune
Shannon Terhune
as Amy
- Dorrie Kavanaugh
Dorrie Kavanaugh
as Barbara Sellers
Lane Smith
as Jack Collins
Lara Parker
as Lisa Tobin
Nicolas Coster
as Bud Hensen
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Tricia
Bill Morey
as Jake Shields
Sandy Ward
as Mr. Hendricks
Ellen Blake
as Landlady
Key crew
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, written by Jim Byrnes, produced by Charles B. Fitzsimons.
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The Solitary Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Solitary Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Solitary Man online?
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Who stars in The Solitary Man?
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The main cast of The Solitary Man (1979) includes Earl Holliman, Carrie Snodgress, Robbie Rist, Shannon Terhune and Dorrie Kavanaugh. The film was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Solitary Man released?
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The Solitary Man was released on October 9, 1979 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Solitary Man worth watching?
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The Solitary Man (1979) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.