Starting Over
Starting Over is a 1979 American comedy film based on Dan Wakefield's 1973 novel, produced by James L. Brooks, and directed by Alan J. Pakula. Starring Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Candice Bergen, it follows a recently divorced man who is torn between his new girlfriend and his ex-wife.
Plot
Phil Potter (Burt Reynolds) splits with his wife, Jessica (Candice Bergen). She wants to be a singer/songwriter and has been having an affair.
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| author | James L. Brooks |
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| contentLocation | Boston |
| director | Alan J. Pakula |
| editor | Marion Rothman |
| genre | comedy |
| keywords | basketball player blind date boston celtics date divorce master\'s degree meet new life new york city phone call songwriter teach thanksgiving |
| musicBy | Marvin Hamlisch |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Actress Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| producer | Alan J. Pakula James L. Brooks |
| publisher | Paramount Pictures |
| theme | romantic comedy |