Something Short of Paradise (1979) - film review
David Helpern
Drama / Comedy / Romance
Summary
Something Short of Paradise is an American romantic film drama first released in 1979,
directed by David Helpern.
The film stars Susan Sarandon, David Steinberg, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Marilyn Sokol and Joe Grifasi.
It has also been released under the title: Perfect Love.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: David Helpern
- Script: Fred Barron
- Photo: Walter Lassally
- Music: Mark Snow
- Cast: Susan Sarandon (Madeline Ross), David Steinberg (Harris Sloane), Jean-Pierre Aumont (Jean-Fidel Mileau), Marilyn Sokol (Ruthie Miller), Joe Grifasi (Barney Collins), Robert Hitt (Edgar Kent), David Rasche (David Ritchie), Bob Kaliban (George Pendleton), Ted Pugh (Frank Barnett), Ann Robey (Gail Barnett), William Francis (Hotel Manager), Adrienne Jalbert (Fru-Fru), Terrence O’Hara (Donny Conrad), Fred Nassif (Desk Clerk), Sonya Jennings (Beth), Ellen March (Lisa), Loretta Tupper (Alice Quine), Martha Sherill (Mrs. Peel), Joan Pape (First Reporter), Elizabeth Abassi (Elderly Lady at Airport), F.J. O’Neil (Second Reporter), Robert Miller (Third Reporter), Robert L. Horen (Fourth Reporter), Lawrence Lust (Photographer), Bernie Passeltiner (Elevator Operator), Eugene Blau (Cabbie), Paul Eichel (Max), James York (Swinger), Michael Templon (Jogger), Raynor Scheine (Professor), Oliver Steindecker (Bearded Man), Stephan Zettlen (Man at Party), Debbie Staples (1st Woman at Party), Marva Willis (2nd Woman at Party), Raymond Jeri (2nd Man at Party), Charles Johnston (Other Man), Steven Earl-Edwards
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 87 min
- Aka: Perfect Love
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