Something Short of Paradise(1979)
Love isn't blind... just a little nearsighted!
Something Short of Paradise Synopsis
A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.
Something Short of Paradise (1979) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by David Helpern, released on September 14, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Susan Sarandon, David Steinberg, Jean-Pierre Aumont and Marilyn Sokol. Viewers rate it 3.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David Helpern
- Writers:
- Fred Barron
- Producers:
- Lester Berman, James C. Gutman
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lassally
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Something Short of Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Sarandon
as Madeline Ross
David Steinberg
as Harris Sloane
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Jean-Fidel Mileau
Marilyn Sokol
as Ruthie Miller
Joe Grifasi
as Barney Collins
- Robert Hitt
Robert Hitt
as Edgar Kent
David Rasche
as David Ritchie
- Bob Kaliban
Bob Kaliban
as George Pendleton
- Ted Pugh
Ted Pugh
as Frank Barnett
- Ann Robey
Ann Robey
as Gail Barnett
- William Francis
William Francis
as Hotel Manager
- Adrienne Jalbert
Adrienne Jalbert
as Fru-Fru
Key crew
Directed by David Helpern, written by Fred Barron, produced by Lester Berman and James C. Gutman.
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Something Short of Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Something Short of Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Something Short of Paradise online?
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Something Short of Paradise (1979) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Something Short of Paradise?
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The main cast of Something Short of Paradise (1979) includes Susan Sarandon, David Steinberg, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Marilyn Sokol and Joe Grifasi. The film was directed by David Helpern. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Something Short of Paradise released?
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Something Short of Paradise was released on September 14, 1979 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Something Short of Paradise worth watching?
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Something Short of Paradise (1979) holds an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.