The Affair (1973 film)
The Affair is a 1973 American TV movie directed by Gilbert Cates and starring Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Bruce Davison and Jamie Smith-Jackson.
| The Affair | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Romance |
| Written by | Barbara Turner |
| Directed by | Gilbert Cates |
| Starring | Natalie Wood Robert Wagner Bruce Davison Jamie Smith-Jackson |
| Music by | George Aliceson Tipton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Aaron Spelling Leonard Goldberg |
| Producers | Parke Perine (associate producer) |
| Cinematography | Gerald Hirschfeld |
| Editor | Folmar Blangsted |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production company | Spelling-Goldberg Productions |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Television |
| Budget | $765,000[1] |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release |
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The film starred Natalie Wood in her first appearance since Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Her co-star was Robert Wagner, her first husband whom she recently remarried.[2]
Plot
Courtney Patterson is a beautiful 32 year old songwriter who is physically disabled due to polio. Her condition has made her emotionally guarded, but when she meets Marcus Simon, a handsome older attorney, she cautiously moves towards romance. Although Courtney remains wary of intimacy, Marcus slowly wins her over. Unfortunately, her family is not supportive of their relationship, providing yet another obstacle that the couple must overcome.
Cast
- Natalie Wood as Courtney Patterson
- Robert Wagner as Marcus Simon
- Bruce Davison as Jamie Patterson
- Jamie Smith-Jackson as Jennifer (as Jamie Smith Jackson)
- Pat Harrington Jr. as Frank (as Pat Harrington)
- Kent Smith as Mr. Patterson
- Paul Ryan as Bobbie
- Frances Reid as Mrs. Patterson
- Mark Roberts as Howard
- Anna Aries as Annie Simon
- Steve Riskas as Peter
- Brett Ericson as Evan
- Robert Stull as Michael
- Anna Karen as Willa
- Paul Pepper as Engineer
- Suzanne Taylor as Hostess (as Sue Taylor)
- Victoria Carroll as First Man's Wife
- Keith Walker as First Man
- Marland Proctor as Second Man
Production
Wagner and Wood made the film for Spelling-Goldberg Productions, which offered them a development deal for a series in which they did not appear. The series ended up being Charlie's Angels.[3]
It was originally called Love Song. The film's budget was twice the normal amount of the typical TV movie with Sir Lew Grade supplying the balance to enable the film to be released theatrically outside the US.[1]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times wrote "Natalie Wood turns in what is perhaps her finest performance to date."[4]
See also
References
- Working Vacation for Natalie Wood Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1973: e17.
- Haber, J. (Nov 19, 1973). "Sinatra: A friend in need indeed". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157466753.
- Haber, J. (Nov 25, 1973). "Nat and bob--together again for the first time". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157337681.
- Thomas, K. (Nov 20, 1973). "TV MOVIE REVIEW". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 157385350.
External links
- The Affair at IMDb