The Catered Affair (1956) - film review

Comedy / Drama

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The Catered Affair is an American film comedy-drama first released in 1956, directed by Richard Brooks. The film stars Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald and Rod Taylor. It has also been released under the title: Wedding Breakfast. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Richard Brooks
Script: Paddy Chayefsky, Gore Vidal
Photo: John Alton
Music: André Previn
Cast: Bette Davis (Mrs. Agnes Hurley), Ernest Borgnine (Tom Hurley), Debbie Reynolds (Jane Hurley), Barry Fitzgerald (Uncle Jack Conlon), Rod Taylor (Ralph Halloran), Robert F. Simon (Mr. Halloran), Madge Kennedy (Mrs. Halloran), Dorothy Stickney (Mrs. Rafferty), Carol Veazie (Mrs. Casey), Joan Camden (Alice Scanlon), Ray Stricklyn (Eddie Hurley), Jay Adler (Sam Leiter), Dan Tobin (Hotel Caterer), Paul Denton (Bill), Augusta Merighi (Mrs. Musso), Joan Bradshaw (Girl on phone), Janice Carroll (Young Woman), Mae Clarke (Saleswoman), John Costello (Bartender), Don Devlin (Taxi driver), Tom Dillon (Father Murphy), Jimmie Fox (Tailor), Harry Hines (Counterman), Jack Kenny (Taxi Driver), Sammy Shack (Taxi Driver), Robert R. Stephenson (Taxi Driver)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 92 min; B&W
Aka: Wedding Breakfast

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