Max dugan returns marks the first of only three times as of 2018 that donald sutherland and his son kiefer. Max dugan returns movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Charley lau passed away exactly 51 weeks after max dugan returns was released, on 18 march 1984, of cancer. An english teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life. Max dugan returns an english teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child comes back into her life. He was instrumental in the development of baseball greats such as hal mcrae and george brett. Find movie and film cast and crew information for max dugan returns 1983 herbert ross on allmovie. Another excellent family film that showcases a wellknown actor in one of his last film roles. Max dugan returns is a sweet little movie that evokes, in its shallow wholesomeness, a world that has pretty well disappeared from tv and the movies. Robards, mason, sutherland and broderick are all terrific in this fun 80s fantasy. Max dugan returns is a 1983 american comedydrama film starring jason robards as max.
Neil simons bright dialogue, a truetolife and endearing motherson relationship, as well as wonderful performances by all the principles including matthew broderick in his very first role make for an enjoyable experience. It stars jason robards as max dugan, marsha mason as his daughter nora, donald sutherland, kiefer sutherland, and matthew broderick as grandson michael. Max dugan returns 1983 2005 dvd donald sutherland, matthew broderick. Struggling to raise her restless son michael on her own, norma is none too pleased when max returns to the family fold with yet another portfolio of getrichquick sche. Max dugan returns official trailer this sentimental outing was written by neil simon and stars marsha mason as nora, a single parent trying to raise her son michael matthew broderick. Max dugan returns 1983 aging con artist max dugan jason robards never spent much time with his family, but when he learns that he is fatally ill, he chooses to visit his daughter, nora marsha. The masked singer kicks off season 3 with a big rap. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. However, at the time i figured i needed to see max dugan 1 before seeing his return. Max dugan returns 1983 stream and watch online aging con artist max dugan jason robards never spent much time with his family, but when he learns that he is fatally ill, he chooses to visit. They dont have much money, but at least they have each other. Nora is a single mother who lives with her son michael in a small house. Nora, a single mother, lives in a small house with her son, michael. Max dugan returns is a comedy film released in 1983 and was the last neil simon film directed by herbert ross.
Max dugan returns 1983 where to watch it streaming online. Watch max dugan returns 1983 on netflix in the usa. Max dugan returns nora mcphee fourtime oscaranominee marsha mason is a widowed high school english teacher with a fallingapart house, a brokendown car and a headedfortrouble teenage son matthew broderick in his movie debut. Max dugan jason robards, a gangster type, showers money and. Max dugan is an elderly neerdowell whose tenuous mob connections have made him persona non grata with his daughter norma mcphee. Max dugan returns is a 1983 american comedydrama film starring jason robards as max dugan, marsha mason as his daughter nora, matthew broderick as noras son michael, and donald sutherland. Financial analysis of max dugan returns 1983 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Max dugan returns movie trailer and videos tv guide. Max dugan returns simple english wikipedia, the free. Sep 20, 20 i can remember seeing television ads for max dugan returns at the time of its release back in 1983. Max dugan returns 1983 is a comedy, drama movie starring marsha mason and jason robards. Nora mcphee, played by oscar nominee marsha mason, is a widowed english teacher in high school who is living in a home that in disrepair and a car in similar condition.
Im thinking of that lost american paradise inhabited by blondie and dagwood, ozzie and harriet and the beaver a world where the family gets together for a cutetalk confab in the breakfast nook. Max dugan returns 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Max dugan returns soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. Max dugan returns marsha mason jason robards donald sutherland 1983 a widows marsha mason wayward father jason robards suddenly shows up and buys expensive gifts for her and her teenage son. Watch max dugan returns full movie online 123movies.
She hasnt seen her father, max dugan, since she was nine years old. Max dugan returns is a sweet little movie that evokes, in its. Trouble arises when the widow begins to date a detective on the lapd who becomes suspicious of the sudden improvement in the widows fortunes. Aging con artist max dugan jason robards never spent much time with his family, but when he learns that he is fatally ill, he chooses to visit his. This was the first movie appearance for both broderick and kiefer sutherland. May 19, 2015 chris cuomo lends some levity during brother new york governor andrew cuomos daily briefing. This is a fun and entertaining movie which i enjoyed the first time i saw it. Max dugan returns marsha mason jason robards donald sutherland 1983 a widows marsha mason wayward father jason robards suddenly shows up and. Its what i call a keeper in that its a movie i will watch again and again over time. Max dugan returns herbert ross, marsha mason, jason. In this family comedy from writer neil simon, longlost father max dugan tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter, nora, whos struggling with single motherhood.
Max dugan returns could have become an interesting story, but it is limited to being a sketch, a simple starting point. Nora mcphee is on her own trying to raise her son, michael, while dealing with money troubles. Its somewhere mid way through that the lead character marsha mason in fine form starts struggling and the conflict of the film dries up. The following is an overview of events in 1983 in film, including the highestgrossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Struggling to raise her restless son matthew broderick on her own, mason is none too pleased when max returns to the family fold with yet another portfolio of getrichquick schemes. Watch max dugan returns full movie video dailymotion. Max dugan returns year 1983 genre comedy drama type movies idmb rating 6. Max dugan returns a delightful, warmhearted comedy for families to share. High resolution official movie posters for max dugan returns 1983 directed by herbert ross. Max dugan returns 1983 stream and watch online moviefone. Im not trying to make a joke there, i seriously figured it was a sequel. After michael hits the game winning home run his first hit of the season, thanks to training from mlb coach charley.
Its a measure of neil simons ingenuity that max dugan returns, a film whose premise is more than a little unsavory when you stop to think about. An english teacher and struggling single mother has her. Maybe if nora can keep max s real identity secret from broderick and a flirtatious and somewhat suspicious cop, played by donald. Find out when and where you can watch max dugan returns on tv with the full listings schedule at. Max dugan returns is a timeless and delightful comedy.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of max dugan returns with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Max dugan returns dvd 1983 for sale matthew broderick marsha mason. I wasnt a big time movie fan yet, but i remember the film looked somewhat interesting. Dec 04, 20 nora, a single mother, lives in a small house with her son, michael. Max dugan returns could have become an interesting story, but it is limited to being a sketch, a simple. Its a measure of neil simons ingenuity that max dugan returns, a film whose premise is more than a little unsavory when you stop to think about it, manages to be a complete crowd pleaser anyhow. What are the release dates for max dugan returns 1983. Then, out of the blue, comes noras father, max dugan, who left her and noras mother when nora was nine years old.
Both matthew broderick and kiefer sutherland cameo are featuring in their first film appearance. Max dugan returns 1983 123movies 123 movies watch full. For the first half of max dugan returns, you have a charming comedy about a hard working single mother, her son, and her estranged father who returns, saying that hes dying and wants to make amends. This week craig and shawn open up a briefcase full of neil simon and spend it all on herbert ross s 1983 dramedy max dugan returns. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Max dugan returns is a 1983 american comedydrama movie. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you. Mar 25, 1983 its a measure of neil simons ingenuity that max dugan returns, a film whose premise is more than a little unsavory when you stop to think about it, manages to be a complete crowd pleaser anyhow. He brings a suitcase with dollar bills and showers her and michael with gifts, trying to make up for lost time, and knowing that he has a fatal.
All the performances here are very fun and playful. This is a wonderful example of movie making and story telling. But max s attempts at reconciliation read more like bribery. His problem is making the characters seem somewhat threedimensional. They dont have much money but at least they have each other. The blacklists season finale will pay tribute to the prolific tonywinning actor viola. Lau was also one of the most renowned batting instructors in mlb history. Out of the blue comes noras father max dugan, who left her and her mother when nora was nine years old. Just the thing to lose yourself in while you root for the protagonists to accept every good thing that has come their way. Then, out of the blue, comes noras father, max dugan, who left.