Just Tell Me What You Want (1980)

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In this Sidney Lumet romantic comedy, Max Herschel (Alan King) is a powerful businessman who keeps a bevy of beauties for pleasure to escape his alcoholic wife, Connie (Dina Merrill). His main minx is Bones Burton (Ali MacGraw), a successful television producer who is tiring of Max's lack of… More In this Sidney Lumet romantic comedy, Max Herschel (Alan King) is a powerful businessman who keeps a bevy of beauties for pleasure to escape his alcoholic wife, Connie (Dina Merrill). His main minx is Bones Burton (Ali MacGraw), a successful television producer who is tiring of Max's lack of commitment. When she takes up with Steven (Peter Weller), Max does everything in his power to win her back. Silent screen star Myrna Loy plays Max's faithful secretary, in her last big-screen role, and steals the show. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 54 min.
Directed By: Sidney Lumet
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 18, 1980 Wide
Studio: Warner Home Video

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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Silly rom-com, that dishes out its comedy in an aggressive NYC style.

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Fun comedy that has surprisingly good performances from Alan King and Ali MacGraw perhaps her best ever, which isn't setting the bar too high of course but she really is okay here. Myrna Loy offers excellent support as usual, this was her last theatrical feature and it's a… More
Fun comedy that has surprisingly good performances from Alan King and Ali MacGraw perhaps her best ever, which isn't setting the bar too high of course but she really is okay here. Myrna Loy offers excellent support as usual, this was her last theatrical feature and it's a much better role and picture than a lot of classic actresses had a chance to exit in.

Cast

            Alan King as Max Herschel

            Ali MacGraw as Bones Burton

            Dina Merrill as Connie Herschel

            Myrna Loy as Stella Liberti

            Keenan Wynn as Seymour Berger

            Tony Roberts as Mike Berger

            Peter Weller as Steven Routledge

            Sara Truslow as Cathy

            Judy Kaye as Baby

            Joseph Maher as Dr. Coleson

            Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter as Teddy

            John Walter Davis as Stan

            Leslie Easterbrook as Hospital Nurse

            John Gabriel as Commentator

            Stanley Greene as Bones' Lester

            Joseph Leon as Julie Raskin

            Annabel Lukins as New Baby

            Ron Millkie as Waiter

            David Rasche as Stopwatch Producer

            Michael Gross as Lothar

            Tony Munafo as Lukins Guard

            Lacey Neuhaus as Party Blonde

            Paddy Croft as Berger's Secretary

            Andrew Murphy as Limo Driver

            Raymond Thorne as Dr. Jowdy

            Lee Doyle as Party Major Domo

            Paul Farentino as Max's Chauffeur
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