Portnoy's Complaint (1972)
Some book. Some movie.
During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.
Director: Ernest Lehman
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 19, 1972
Cast
- Richard Benjamin - Alexander Portnoy
- Karen Black - Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey
- Lee Grant - Sophie Portnoy
- Jack Somack - Jack Portnoy
- Renée Lippin - Hannah Portnoy
- Jeannie Berlin - Bubbles Girardi
- Kevin Conway - Smolka
- Lewis J. Stadlen - Mandel (as Lewis Stadlen)
- Jill Clayburgh - Naomi
- Jessica Rains - Opening Girl
Screenplay
- Ernest Lehman (Screenplay)
- Philip Roth (Novel)
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Gordon Scott, Sam O'Steen
Production: Chenault Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portnoy's Complaint about?
- During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.
- Who directed Portnoy's Complaint?
- Portnoy's Complaint was directed by Ernest Lehman.
- Who stars in Portnoy's Complaint?
- Portnoy's Complaint stars Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant, Jack Somack, Renée Lippin, Jeannie Berlin.
- How long is Portnoy's Complaint?
- Portnoy's Complaint has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Portnoy's Complaint?
- Portnoy's Complaint is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Portnoy's Complaint produced?
- Portnoy's Complaint was produced in United States of America.