Husbands(1970)
A comedy about life, death and freedom.
Husbands Synopsis
A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.
Husbands (1970) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Cassavetes, released on December 8, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes and Jenny Runacre. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 166 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cassavetes
- Writers:
- John Cassavetes
- Producers:
- Al Ruban
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Production:
- Faces Music, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Husbands (1970) Trailer
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Husbands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as Harry
Peter Falk
as Archie Black
John Cassavetes
as Gus Demetri
Jenny Runacre
as Mary Tynan
- Jenny Lee Wright
Jenny Lee Wright
as Pearl Billingham
- Noelle Kao
Noelle Kao
as Julie
- John Kullers
John Kullers
as Red
- Meta Shaw Stevens
Meta Shaw Stevens
as Annie
- Leola Harlow
Leola Harlow
as Leola
- Delores Delmar
Delores Delmar
as The Countess
Eleanor Zee
as Mrs. Hines
- Claire Malis
Claire Malis
as Stuart's Wife
Key crew
Directed by John Cassavetes, written by John Cassavetes, produced by Al Ruban.
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Husbands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 166 ratings.
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Husbands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Husbands online?
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Husbands (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Husbands?
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The main cast of Husbands (1970) includes Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Jenny Runacre and Jenny Lee Wright. The film was directed by John Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Husbands released?
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Husbands was released on December 8, 1970 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Husbands worth watching?
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Husbands (1970) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 166 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.
Is there a trailer for Husbands?
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Yes. The official Husbands trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.