In Praise of Older Women (1978)
The story that turned on millions of PLAYBOY Magazine readers in the October issue.
Andras Vayda grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.'s during World War II. Disappointed by girls of his age, he meets Maya, a married women in her thirties, who tutors him in the lessons of love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women that Andras will meet through his teenage and young adult life.
Director: George Kaczender
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 22, 1978
Cast
- Karen Black - Maya
- Tom Berenger - Andras Vayda
- Susan Strasberg - Bobbie
- Helen Shaver - Ann MacDonald
- Marilyn Lightstone - Klari
- Alexandra Stewart - Paula
- Marianne McIsaac - Julika
- Alberta Watson - Mitzi
- Ian Tracey - Andras Vayda Jr.
- Monique Lepage - The Countess
Screenplay
- Paul Gottlieb (Screenplay)
- Stephen Vizinczey (Novel)
Music: Tibor Polgár
Cinematography: Miklós Lente
Editing: George Kaczender, Peter Wintonick
Production: Astral Bellevue Pathé, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players Film Company, Films RSL, T.S.M. Investments Limited
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
older woman younger man relationship
More Films by Director: George Kaczender
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Praise of Older Women about?
- Andras Vayda grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.'s during World War II. Disappointed by girls of his age, he meets Maya, a married women in her thirties, who tutors him in the lessons of love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women that Andras will meet through his teenage and young adult life.
- Who directed In Praise of Older Women?
- In Praise of Older Women was directed by George Kaczender.
- Who stars in In Praise of Older Women?
- In Praise of Older Women stars Karen Black, Tom Berenger, Susan Strasberg, Helen Shaver, Marilyn Lightstone, Alexandra Stewart.
- How long is In Praise of Older Women?
- In Praise of Older Women has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is In Praise of Older Women?
- In Praise of Older Women is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was In Praise of Older Women produced?
- In Praise of Older Women was produced in Canada.