It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975)

A gilt-edged wacky comedy

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Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.

Director: John Trent
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: William McCauley
Cinematography: Harry Makin
Editing: Tony Lower
Production: Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Trent
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time about?
Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.
Who directed It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was directed by John Trent.
Who stars in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time stars Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner, Yvonne De Carlo, Henry Ramer.
How long is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a Comedy film.
Where was It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time produced?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was produced in Canada.