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Home Entertainment It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
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MOVIE 1h 30m 1975

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

IMDb 3.6 / 10 (472)
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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.

John Trent
Director John Trent
Streaming Platform: (India)
Release Window: Sep 11, 1975 (Not streaming on a major platform in India)
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Quick Facts: It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

When was It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time released?

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was released on 11 September 1975.

Who stars in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?

The movie stars Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner, Yvonne De Carlo.

Who directed It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is directed by John Trent.

What is the IMDb rating of It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time has an IMDb rating of 3.6/10 from 472 votes.

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