Husbands
Dec 08 1970
•2h 11m
•Comedy, Drama
A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.
Cast
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Ben Gazzara
Harry
Peter Falk
Archie Black
John Cassavetes
Gus Demetri
Jenny Runacre
Mary Tynan
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