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House Calls (1978)

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Recently widowed Dr. Nichols (Walter Matthau) finds himself ill at ease in re-entering the singles scene. Then he meets Ann Atkinson (Glenda Jackson), a patient recuperating from a jaw operation. Freshly divorced from a philandering spouse, Jackson is as reluctant to inaugurate a lasting commitment as Walter--but inaugurate they do, in a hilarious scene wherein Jackson and Walter try to emulate those romantic couples in 1930s movies who were forced by the censors to keep one foot on the floor

PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy, Romance

Directed By: Howard Zieff

Written By: Max Shulman, Julius J. Epstein, Alan Mandel, Charles Shyer

On DVD: May 31, 2005

Cast

Walter Matthau
Dr. Charley Nichols
Glenda Jackson
Ann Atkinson
Art Carney
Dr. Amos Willoughby
Richard Benjamin
Dr. Norman Solomon
Candice Azzara
Ellen Grady
Dick O'Neill
Irwin Owett
Thayer David
Phil Pogostin
Anita Alberts
Nurse
Taurean Blacque
Levi
David Bond
Patient in wheelchair
Judith M. Brown
Nurse
Jane Connell
Mrs. Conway
Brad Dexter
Quinn
William J. Fiore
Dr. Sloan
Lloyd Gough
Harry Grady
Anthony Holland
TV moderator
Nancy Hsueh
Gretchen
Gordon Jump
Dr. O'Brien
Sandra Kerns
Lani Mason
Bernie Kuby
Minister
Len Lesser
Waiter
Harlee MacBride
Patch Mackenzie
Edith Baskin
Maurice Marks
Ambulance driver
Sally K. Marr
Mrs. Meyers
Ken Olfson
Make-Up man
John Pleshette
Theatrical agent
Reva Rose
Mrs. DeVoto
Robert Trujillo
Mexican Boy
Lee Weaver
Anesthesiologist
Kedric Wolfe
Funeral director
Charles Matthau
Michael Atkinson
Pamela Toll
Sarah
Susan Batson
Shirley
Alma Beltran
Gina
George Sasaki
Hospital janitor
Dave Morick
Ambulance driver
Jack Griffin
Jesus Franco
Bunny suited actor
Michael Mann
Assistant TV director
Bob Goldstein
Taxi cab driver

Critic Reviews for House Calls

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (4) | DVD (1)

A very good comedy full of deft comic performances.

October 9, 2005 Comment

Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

House Calls is a comedy film from 1978 that features Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, and zero laughs.

June 8, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

Howard Ziff directs this romantic comedy with a nutty appreciation for its likeable characters.

January 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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Walter plays a great part in this movie being a doctor. Great Comedy. If you like older movies it is a Must See!!

July 9, 2010

John B

Delightful comedy, with outstanding performances from many in the cast, including Art Carney, Glenda Jackson, Walter Matthau and Richard Benjamin. Art Carney's character is hilarious, Glenda Jackson has a wonderful sense of humor. The writing is fresh and funny, the pace is awesome. Great from start to finish.

February 19, 2007

James Higgins

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