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

3.3/10 • 90 min • Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Anthony Newley

Stefanie Powers

Isaac Hayes

Lloyd Bochner

Yvonne De Carlo

Henry Ramer

Lawrence Dane

John Candy

Kopek

Robert A. Silverman

Allan Kolman

Steven Meek

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