Film

The Marriage Fool

1998 · 1h 36m · Comedy · Drama · Romance

IMDb

6.3

Recently widowed after 41 years of marriage, Frank Walsh meets the outgoing Florence, sparking joy back into his life again. However, there is clear disapproval of her from his grown children, especially his eldest son Robert. As Frank and Florence grow closer in their relationship, Robert begins to change his perspective on their commitment and devotion to one another.

Walter Matthau

Frank Walsh

Carol Burnett

Florence

John Stamos

Robert Walsh

Teri Polo

Susan Prescot

Kevin Frank

James Walsh

Arlene Mazerolle

Darlene Walsh

Michael McMurtry

Steven Walsh

Christina Collins

Joy Walsh

Mary Moore

Linda

Johanna Nicosia

Wendy Ferris

Sally Willis

Tina (Florence's Daughter)

Dawn Greenhalgh

Lydia

Paul Soles

Warren

Ted Simonett

Falco (Robert's Boss)

Steve Behal

Charlie

Cliff Saunders

John

• Charles MatthauDirector
• Joan BarnettExecutive Producer
• Jack GrossbartExecutive Producer
• John J. ConnorDirector of Photography
• James McVayOriginal Music Composer
• Carroll Timothy O'MearaEditor
• Shana LandsburgCasting
• Nelleke PrivettCasting

Official Trailer

Release date

September 20, 1998

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 36m

Rated

16

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

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