The April Fools(1969)
He has a wife. She has a husband. With so much in common they just have to fall in love.
The April Fools Synopsis
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend an innocent night in New York becoming more and more attracted to each other, so that when Catherine announces she intends to leave her husband and return to Paris, Howard asks to go along too.
The April Fools (1969) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, released on May 28, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford and Jack Weston. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Writers:
- Hal Dresner
- Producers:
- Gordon Carroll
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Hugo
- Composer:
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Production:
- Cinema Center Films, Jalem Productions, Cinema Center 100 Productions, National General Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The April Fools Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Howard Brubaker
Catherine Deneuve
as Catherine Gunther
Peter Lawford
as Ted Gunther
Jack Weston
as Potter Shrader
Myrna Loy
as Grace Greenlaw
Charles Boyer
as Andre Greenlaw
Kenneth Mars
as Les Hopkins
Melinda Dillon
as Leslie Hopkins
Harvey Korman
as Matt Benson
Sally Kellerman
as Phyllis Brubaker
- Gary Dubin
Gary Dubin
as Stanley Brubaker
- Janice Carroll
Janice Carroll
as Mimsy Shrader
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg, written by Hal Dresner, produced by Gordon Carroll.
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The April Fools Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 41 ratings.
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The April Fools – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The April Fools online?
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The April Fools (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 The April Fools?
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The main cast of The April Fools (1969) includes Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford, Jack Weston and Myrna Loy. The film was directed by Stuart Rosenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The April Fools released?
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The April Fools was released on May 28, 1969 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The April Fools worth watching?
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The April Fools (1969) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 41 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.