Seems Like Old Times (1980)
“A husband, 6 dogs, a wife, a larcenous chauffeur, an ex-husband, a temperamental maid, 2 bank robbers, a governor, 2 cats, 2 bad cats and a whole bunch of policemen get together to help you celebrate!”
After being falsely accused of robbing a bank, a writer seeks the help of his lawyer ex-wife to clear his name. However, hilarity ensues when he must hide from her husband, who’s throwing a party for law enforcement officials.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Jay Sandrich, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Goldie Hawn
as Glenda Parks
Chevy Chase
as Nick Gardenia
Charles Grodin
as Ira Parks
Robert Guillaume
as Fred
Harold Gould
as Judge John Channing
George Grizzard
as Governor
Yvonne Wilder
as Aurora De La Hoya
T.K. Carter
as Chester
Judd Omen
as Dex
Marc Alaimo
as Bee Gee
Bill Zuckert
as Gas Station Attendant
Jerry Houser
as Gas Station AttendantCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 102 min |
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