Separate Ways(1981)
She needed his love- but had to leave home to get it
Separate Ways Synopsis
A wife unhappy in her marriage begins an affair with an art student, unaware that her husband, a race driver, is also having an affair.
Separate Ways (1981) is a drama film directed by Howard Avedis, released on May 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Karen Black, Tony Lo Bianco, Arlene Golonka and Monte Markham. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Avedis
- Writers:
- Leah Appet, Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
- Producers:
- Howard Avedis
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Composer:
- John Cacavas
- Production:
- Hickmar Productions, Crown International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Separate Ways Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karen Black
as Valentine Colby
Tony Lo Bianco
as Ken Colby
Arlene Golonka
as Annie Donahue
Monte Markham
as Cliff Johnson
David Naughton
as Jerry Lansing
Jack Carter
as Barney Brodsky
Sharon Farrell
as Karen Haskell
William Windom
as Huey Block
Robert Fuller
as Woody
Walter Brooke
as Lawrence Stevens
Sybil Danning
as Mary
Angus Duncan
as Allen Haskell
Key crew
Directed by Howard Avedis, written by Leah Appet, Howard Avedis and Marlene Schmidt, produced by Howard Avedis.
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Separate Ways Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Separate Ways – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Separate Ways online?
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Separate Ways (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Separate Ways?
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The main cast of Separate Ways (1981) includes Karen Black, Tony Lo Bianco, Arlene Golonka, Monte Markham and David Naughton. The film was directed by Howard Avedis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Separate Ways released?
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Separate Ways was released on May 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Separate Ways worth watching?
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Separate Ways (1981) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.