Portrait of a White Marriage (1988)
Now a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the intent to give his erratic career a fresh start by shooting a special. While the residents are only concerned with taking advantage of his celebrity status, Mull falls for former subject and number one fan Joyce Harrison, who's still very much devoted to her husband Hal.
Director: Harry Shearer
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: August 27, 1988
Cast
- Martin Mull - Martin Mull
- Mary Kay Place - Joyce Harrison
- Fred Willard - Hal Harrison
- Christian Jacobs - Tommy Harrison
- Amy Lynne - Debbie Harrison
- Stephen Lee - Frenchy Kandinsky
- Jeff Doucette - Darryl Spencer
- Conchata Ferrell - Mrs. Sturgeon
- Jack Riley - Roy Bloomer
- Michael McKean - Reverend Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock
Screenplay
Music: Wendy Mull
Cinematography: Hilyard John Brown
Editing: John Axness
Production: Universal Pay Television, Cinemax
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
small town, talk show, satire, sequel, media satire, whiteness
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Harry Shearer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portrait of a White Marriage about?
- Now a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the intent to give his erratic career a fresh start by shooting a special. While the residents are only concerned with taking advantage of his celebrity status, Mull falls for former subject and number one fan Joyce Harrison, who's still very much devoted to her husband Hal.
- Who directed Portrait of a White Marriage?
- Portrait of a White Marriage was directed by Harry Shearer.
- Who stars in Portrait of a White Marriage?
- Portrait of a White Marriage stars Martin Mull, Mary Kay Place, Fred Willard, Christian Jacobs, Amy Lynne, Stephen Lee.
- How long is Portrait of a White Marriage?
- Portrait of a White Marriage has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Portrait of a White Marriage?
- Portrait of a White Marriage is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Portrait of a White Marriage produced?
- Portrait of a White Marriage was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Portrait of a White Marriage?
- The themes of Portrait of a White Marriage include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.