The Marriage Fool
Brief Synopsis
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Frank Walsh, a widower after 41 years of marriage meets and falls for Florence, an extroverted woman quite different from his late wife. The relationship brings out a joyful, spirited side of Frank but his grown children make it clear they do not approve of her. The disapproval of his eldest son Rob
Cast & Crew
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Charles Matthau
Director
Walter Matthau
Frank Walsh
Carol Burnett
Florence
John Stamos
Robert Walsh
Teri Polo
Susan Prescot
Michael Mcmurtry
Steven Walsh
Film Details
Also Known As
Marriage Fool
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1998
Production Company
CBS Entertainment; Eastman Kodak; F Stop Inc; Fotokem Film & Video; Panavision, Ltd.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Frank Walsh, a widower after 41 years of marriage meets and falls for Florence, an extroverted woman quite different from his late wife. The relationship brings out a joyful, spirited side of Frank but his grown children make it clear they do not approve of her. The disapproval of his eldest son Robert hurts Frank since they have shared a strong bond. Frank adores Robert's new girlfriend Susan, but Robert is against a commitment. As Frank and Florence become closer, Robert begins to appreciate the merits of devotion to another person.
Director
Charles Matthau
Director
Cast
Walter Matthau
Frank Walsh
Carol Burnett
Florence
John Stamos
Robert Walsh
Teri Polo
Susan Prescot
Michael Mcmurtry
Steven Walsh
Kevin Frank
James Walsh
Arlene Mazerolle
Darlene Walsh
Christina Collins
Joy Walsh
Dawn Greenhalgh
Lydia Novack
Paul Soles
Warren Novack
Ian Downie
Priest
Ted Simonett
Falco
Bruce Deller
Mr Peprocki
Steve Behal
Charlie
Mary Moore
Linda
Cliff Saunders
John
Sally Willis
Tina
Johanna Black
Wendy
Charles Matthau
Salesperson
Crew
Barbara Abseck
Publicity
Kevin Alanthwaite
Gaffer
Saverina Allevato
Script Supervisor
Joan Barnett
Executive Producer
Sabine Bernhard
Production Coordinator
David L Bertman
Co-Editor
Daniel Blatt
Assistant
Andy Chmura
Camera Operator
John J Connor
Director Of Photography
Lisa D'arcy
Wardrobe
Peter Daprato
Dolly Grip
Robert Daprato
Key Grip
Karola Dirnberger
Hair
Martha Elcan
Assistant Director
Marty Elcan
Assistant Director
Jason Friedlander
Production Assistant
Judy Gellman
Costume Designer
Jack Grossbart
Executive Producer
Shauna Jamison
Unit Production Manager
Colin F Jones
Boom Operator
Linda L Kent
Co-Producer
Inge Klaudi
Makeup
Stacey Knocker
Assistant Production Coordinator
Cameron Kuc
Assistant Director
Elis Lam
Art Director
Shana Landsburg
Casting
Wooten Lee
Publicity
John Lindsay
Assistant Camera Operator
Jon Lindsay
Assistant Camera Operator
Scott Mackinnon
Best Boy
Tom Mather
Sound Recordist
James Mcvay
Music
Linda Melazzo
Makeup
Vince Nyuli
Location Manager
C Timothy O'meara
Editor
Jennifer Peck
Post-Production Supervisor
Larry Pitman
Adr Editor
Nelleke Privett
Casting (Toronto)
Kate Redmond
Set Decorator
Vic Rigler
Property Master
Eric J Robertson
Assistant Director
Kimberly Rush
Assistant Costume Designer
Tracy Shaw
Dolly Grip
Kevin Stewart
Assistant Camera Operator
Lou Thomas
Sound Editor
Richard Vetere
Screenwriter
Richard Vetere
Play As Source Material
Loretta Worrall
Hair
Dan Yarhi
Production Designer
Film Details
Also Known As
Marriage Fool
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1998
Production Company
CBS Entertainment; Eastman Kodak; F Stop Inc; Fotokem Film & Video; Panavision, Ltd.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States September 20, 1998
Completed shooting July 27, 1998.
Began shooting July 1, 1998.
