Goodbye, Columbus (1969)

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100%

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45%

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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.

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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)

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

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

Dated adult fare from 1969 with Benjamin and MacGraw.

Jun 8, 2006 | Rating: 3/5
Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

This well-observed comedy knows the American Jewish bourgeois scene well.

Jun 28, 2005 | Rating: A | Full Review…
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A summertime love story tinged with dark humor.

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

Nobody ever talks about the underrated Goodbye, Columbus, but they should.

Apr 29, 2004 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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Audience Reviews for Goodbye, Columbus

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.

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