A Perfect Couple

– Offbeat but endearing romantic comedy about unlikely match-up (by computer dating) of straitlaced Do..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
A Perfect Couple (1979)

Offbeat but endearing romantic comedy about unlikely match-up (by computer dating) of straitlaced Dooley, under the thumb of overbearing father, and singer Heflin, whose life is wrapped up with her familial rock group.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

05 Jan 1981

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Robert Altman

Writer:

Robert Altman, Allan F. Nicholls

Main Actors:

Paul Dooley, Marta Heflin, Titos Vandis, Belita Moreno

Plot:

Alex Theodopolous is a mid-40s, divorced Greek-American who has moved back to the spacious estate of his autocratic immigrant father, who is also his boss in the family's successful antique importing business. He meets Shiela Shea through a dating service, but their first date turns into an unmitigated disaster when they are caught in thundershower during an outdoor concert, and Alex's car malfunctions. Twenty-something Sheila is part of traveling rock band which lives a gypsy-like existence in a communal loft under their controlling leader. Can Alex and Shiela overcome cultural, age, and lifestyle differences and find happiness?

Production:

20th Century Fox Film Corporation

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10