Goodbye, Columbus

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This romantic comedy finds ex-Army veteran Neil working as a poor librarian. He falls for Brenda, a spoiled Jewish princess from a wealthy family. When Brenda invites Neil to spend two weeks at her parents estate, her father is constantly after Neil to make something of his life and career.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Comedy, Romance
Directed By:

Larry Peerce
Written By:

Arnold Schulman
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1969 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jun 8, 2004
Runtime:

105 minutes
Studio:

Paramount

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Cast

Richard Benjamin
as Neil Klugman

Ali MacGraw
as Brenda Patimkin

Jack Klugman
as Patimkin

Nan Martin
as Mrs. Patimkin

Michael Meyers
as Ron

Lori Shelle
as Julie

Royce Wallace
as Carlotta

Sylvie Strauss
as Aunt Gladys

Kay Cummings
as Doris

Michael Nurie
as Don Farber

Michael Nouri
as Don Farber

Betty Greyson
as Aunt Molly

Monroe Arnold
as Uncle Leo

Elaine Swain
as Sarah Ehrlich

Richard Wexler
as Busboy

Rube Schaffer
as Uncle Max

Jaclyn Smith
as Model

William Derringer
as John McKee

Mari Gorman
as Simp

Gail Ommerle
as Harriet

Bill Deeringer
as John McKee

Jan Peerce
as Wedding Guest

Betty Grayson
as Aunt Molly

Max Peerce
as Uncle Max

Anthony McGowan
as Boy in Library

Chris Schenkel
as Voice on Columbus Record

David Benedict
as The Rabbi

Ray Baumel
as Uncle Harry

Delos V. Smith
as Mr. Scapelle

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Critic Reviews for Goodbye, Columbus

All Critics (9) | Fresh (9)

Perhaps the most successful of the three Philip Roth adaptations on the big screen.

Sep 10, 2007 | Rating: 80/100 | Full Review…

Jamie Gillies
Apollo Guide
Dated adult fare from 1969 with Benjamin and MacGraw.

Jun 8, 2006 | Rating: 3/5

Steve Crum
Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
This well-observed comedy knows the American Jewish bourgeois scene well.

Jun 28, 2005 | Rating: A | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A summertime love story tinged with dark humor.

Jul 1, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
Nobody ever talks about the underrated Goodbye, Columbus, but they should.

Apr 29, 2004 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Pete Croatto
Filmcritic.com

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Audience Reviews for Goodbye, Columbus

Apr 25, 2009

What a waste of film. I can't believe I watched the whole film. This was listed under romantic/Comedy and it is neither. I don't recommend anyone to watch this film. It's just pointless.

Marion R Super Reviewer
Dec 21, 2008

probably the best adaptation of a Roth novel(la), which isn't an easy thing to accomplish. it is, of course a watered down version of the story missing a lot of the nuances of Roth's superb writing- but is entertaining throughout. The dramatic impact of the end is far less effective on screen though.

chase _ Super Reviewer
Jun 01, 2007

I know I saw it and it was okay, but I don't remember much about it.

Morris N Super Reviewer