Twice in a Lifetime (1985)

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On the occasion of his 50th birthday, blue-collar family man Gene Hackman is possessed by our old friend, The Mid-Life Crisis. Visiting a local tavern, Hackman becomes enchanted by gorgeous barmaid Ann-Margret. In less time than it takes to down his beer, he has resolved to leave his wife Ellen Burstyn, and his daughters Ally Sheedy and Amy Madigan, in favor of a fresh start with his sexy new "conquest." The film deals not so much with Hackman's impulsive decision as with the genuine pain he leaves in his wake. Madigan's vituperative lash-out at her father is one of many heartbreaking moments of truth in this refreshingly cliché-free domestic drama. The perceptive screenplay for Twice in a Lifetime was written by Colin Welland; the film's theme music was composed by Paul McCartney.

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Cast

Gene Hackman
as Harry MacKenzie
Ellen Burstyn
as Kate MacKenzie
Ann-Margret
as Audrey Minelli
Amy Madigan
as Sunny
Ally Sheedy
as Helen
Stephen Lang
as Keith
Darrell Larson
as Jerry
Brian Dennehy
as Nick
Chris Parker
as Tim
Rachel Street
as Joanne
Kevin Bleyer
as Chris Sobel
Micole Mercurio
as Betty
Doris Hugo Drewien
as Millie
Lee Corrigan
as Milos
Ralph Steadman
as Mike
Rod Pilloud
as Mick
Art Cahn
as Nikos
Ann Ludlum
as Susie
Evelyn Purdue
as Lucy
Gayle Bellows
as Jean
Mary Theilen
as checkout clerk
Kit Harris
as Dolores
George Catalano
as Shoe Repairman
Evelyn Perdue
as Lucy
Tawnya Pettiford-Wates
as Neighbor
Mary Ewald
as Saleswoman
Daniel Mahar
as Foreman
Sharon Collar
as Maya
Mary Kowalski
as Minister
Keith Nicholai
as Photographer
Kenneth Clark
as Flower Man
Gary Kowalski
as Minister
Audrey Flod
as Bingo Caller
Mary Thielen
as Checkout Clerk
Loretta Adair
as Bingo Assistant
Eileen Cornwell
as Bingo Checker
Denise Aiumu
as Sales Clerk
Junior Barber
as Young Kid
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Critic Reviews for Twice in a Lifetime

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Twice in a Lifetime stacks its cards very carefully, and cuts the deck more than once. One of the strengths of the movie is that it allows us to see so many points of view.

Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Chicago Sun-Times
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At times so personal that the act of watching the movie often feels like eavesdropping.

Jun 27, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
DVDTalk.com

Examines the impact of divorce on an entire family

Jul 19, 2003 | Full Review…
Spirituality and Practice
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Audience Reviews for Twice in a Lifetime

½

good acting by all involved in this little known gem.

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