A Perfect Couple
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A Perfect Couple is a 1979 film directed by Robert Altman
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, tries romancing a younger woman, played by Marta Heflin. She is part of a travelling band of bohemian musicians who perform gigs in outdoor arenas around the country. He joins them on the road and tries to fit into their communal lifestyle. The film features multiple musical numbers.
. Paul Dooley was seriously allergic to cats though, and when cat-lover Dennis would come to the script readings with up to five cats at a time, he was briefly hospitalized. As a result, Allan Nicholls re-wrote the role of Sheila Shea from an Earth Mother type to the young singer/groupie played by Marta Heflin.
"Romance Concerto (Adieu Mes Amis)" — by Thomas Pierson & Allan Nicholls
"Somp'ins Got A Hold On Me" — by Tony Berg & Ted Neeley
"Hurricane" — by Tony Berg, Ted Neeley & Allan Nicholls
"Week-End Holiday" — by Allan Nicholls, B.G. Gibson & Tony Berg
"Won't Somebody Care" — by Tony Berg & Allen Nicholls
"Love Is All There Is"— by Allan Nicholls, Tony Berg & Ted Neeley
"Searchin' For The Light" — by Tomi-Lee Bradley, Tony Berg, Allan Nicholls & Ted Neeley
"Lonely Millionaire" — by Cliff De Young & Tony Berg
"Fantasy" — by Allan Nicholls
"Don't Take Forever" — by Allan Nicholls, B.G. Gibb & Tony Berg
"Let The Music Play" — by Allan Nicholls & Otis Stephens
"Goodbye Friends" — by Allan Nicholls
Robert Altman
Robert Bernard Altman was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award.His films MASH , McCabe and...
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Plot
An older man, played by Paul DooleyPaul Dooley
-Personal life:Dooley was born Paul Dooley Brown in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of Ruth Irene , a homemaker, and Peter James Brown, a factory worker. Dooley was a cartoonist as a youth and drew a strip for a local paper in Parkersburg. He joined the Navy before discovering acting while at...
, tries romancing a younger woman, played by Marta Heflin. She is part of a travelling band of bohemian musicians who perform gigs in outdoor arenas around the country. He joins them on the road and tries to fit into their communal lifestyle. The film features multiple musical numbers.
Cast
- Paul DooleyPaul Dooley-Personal life:Dooley was born Paul Dooley Brown in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of Ruth Irene , a homemaker, and Peter James Brown, a factory worker. Dooley was a cartoonist as a youth and drew a strip for a local paper in Parkersburg. He joined the Navy before discovering acting while at...
as Alex Theodopoulos - Marta Heflin as Sheila Shea
- Titos Vandis as Panos Theodopoulos
- Belita Moreno as Eleousa
- Henry GibsonHenry GibsonHenry Gibson was an American actor and songwriter, best known as a cast member of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and for his recurring role as Judge Clark Brown on Boston Legal.-Early life:...
as Fred Bott - Dimitra ArlissDimitra ArlissDimitra Arliss , sometimes credited as Dimitra Arlys, is an American actress.Arliss became noticed after appearing in Arthur L. Kopit's Broadway play Indians in the 1960s in which she played a Native American character who spoke with an Italian accent...
as Athena - Allan F. NichollsAllan F. NichollsAllan F. Nicholls born April 8, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, is a Canadian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, composer and musician. He was nominated for both a BAFTA and WGA award for his writing on the 1978 film A Wedding. He is often credited as Allan Nicholls.Allan was lead...
as Dana 115 - Ann Ryerson as Skye 147 Veterinarian
- Poppy Lagos as Melpomeni Bott
- Dennis FranzDennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Andy Sipowicz, a hard-boiled police detective in the television series NYPD Blue. He previously appeared as Lt...
as Costa - Margery Bond as Wilma
- Mona GolabekMona Golabek-Biography:Golabek was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Michel Golabek, winner of the Croix de Guerre, and Lisa Jura, a concert pianist. Her father was from Poland and had been part of the Polish resistance movement in World War II before coming the United States...
as Mona - Terry Wills as Ben
- Susan Blakeman as Penelope Bott
- Melanie Bishop as Star
Production
The role of Sheila Shea was originally written for Sandy DennisSandy Dennis
Sandra Dale “Sandy” Dennis was an American theater and film actress. In 1966, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.-Early life:...
. Paul Dooley was seriously allergic to cats though, and when cat-lover Dennis would come to the script readings with up to five cats at a time, he was briefly hospitalized. As a result, Allan Nicholls re-wrote the role of Sheila Shea from an Earth Mother type to the young singer/groupie played by Marta Heflin.
Soundtracks
(Please note that songs listed here, and in the movie credits, cannot always be found on CD soundtracks. Please check CD track details for confirmation.)"Romance Concerto (Adieu Mes Amis)" — by Thomas Pierson & Allan Nicholls
"Somp'ins Got A Hold On Me" — by Tony Berg & Ted Neeley
Ted Neeley
Ted Neeley is a rock and roll drummer, singer, actor, composer, and record producer. He is probably best known for performing the title role in the film Jesus Christ Superstar in 1973....
"Hurricane" — by Tony Berg, Ted Neeley & Allan Nicholls
"Week-End Holiday" — by Allan Nicholls, B.G. Gibson & Tony Berg
"Won't Somebody Care" — by Tony Berg & Allen Nicholls
"Love Is All There Is"— by Allan Nicholls, Tony Berg & Ted Neeley
"Searchin' For The Light" — by Tomi-Lee Bradley, Tony Berg, Allan Nicholls & Ted Neeley
"Lonely Millionaire" — by Cliff De Young & Tony Berg
"Fantasy" — by Allan Nicholls
"Don't Take Forever" — by Allan Nicholls, B.G. Gibb & Tony Berg
"Let The Music Play" — by Allan Nicholls & Otis Stephens
"Goodbye Friends" — by Allan Nicholls