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Cast

Marsha Mason
as Nora McPhee

Jason Robards
as Max Dugan

Donald Sutherland
as Brian Costello

Matthew Broderick
as Michael McPhee

Dody Goodman
as Mrs. Litke

Sal Viscuso
as Coach

Panchito Gomez
as Luis

Charley Lau
as Himself

Kiefer Sutherland
as Bill Costello

Mari Gorman
as Pat

Brian Part
as Kevin

Billie Bird
as Older Woman

Tessa Richarde
as Blonde in Shoe Store

Jim Staahl
as Man in Shoe Store

Duke Stroud
as Teacher

Sondra Blake
as Teacher

David Morse
as Shoe Store Cop

Hank McCann

Santos Morales
as Grocer

Irene Olga Lopez
as His Wife

Thomas Rosales Jr.
as Robber

Tom Fridley
as Steve

Bill Aylesworth
as Chris

Lydia Nicole
as Celia

Elisa Dolenko
as Maria

Marc Jefferson
as Wendall

Tom Spratley
as Truck Washer

Ray Girardin
as Umpire

Joey Coleman
as 3rd Baseman

Pop Attmore
as Baseball Player

Grace Woodard
as Maitre d'

Ken Neumeyer
as Waiter

Shelley Morrison
as Mother

Frank D'Annibale
as Bears' Coach

John Corvello
as Basketball Coach

Howard Himelstein
as Shoe Store Cop

Carmen Silveroli Sr.
as Shoe Store Manager

Robert Darcy
as Cabbie

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• Sep 06, 2010

  A great family comedy drama, again with the cute young Broderick, I loved this movie, it's charming. Oh, and just so you don't get confused like I did, this movie isn't a sequel to anything.
  Aj V Super Reviewer
• Aug 24, 2008

  Charming fable. Jaon Robards is irresistible as the wandering dad.
  jay n Super Reviewer
• Jul 18, 2008

  A real charming movie from 1983. What would you do if someone suddenly gave you everything you ever wanted. That's what happens when Nora's long estranged father Max shows up on her doorstep one rainy night carrying a satchel filled with $687,000. Max only has 6 months left to live, and wants to give Nora, a struggling schoolteacher, and her young son Michael, all the luxuries he can in the time he has left. The problem is, the money Max has, he stole from a casino he worked at in Vegas. To further complicate matters, Nora has just started dating Kevin, who is a police detective. Bestowed with amazing gifts, from new appliances, to a brand new Mercedes, to a completely refurbished house, Nora tries to hide her father's identity, and explain away her seemingly new found wealth. Jason Robards gives a poignant performance as Max, a lifelong ne'er do well, who tries to make things right with his family. Marsha Mason is charming and hilarious as the put upon Nora. Kiefer Sutherland is solid as the police detective torn between his feelings for Nora, and the nagging feeling he has that all is not as it appears with her. The movie features Matthew Broderick, in his film debut, as Nora's son Michael, a kid who hits the jackpot, and doesn't see his mother's problem with taking what Max is giving them. It's a very Frank Capra-esque fantasy, that showcases the fantasy that everyone who struggles with everyday life would feel if their ship suddenly came in. A feel good movie if there ever was one, it's also the screen debut of 24's Keifer Sutherland.
  RJ M Super Reviewer

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