Husbands (1970)

7.1PG-13138 minDirector: John Cassavetes

1970 film by John Cassavetes

Husbands is a 1970 American comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes. It stars Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, and Cassavetes as three middle class men in the throes of a midlife crisis following the death of a close friend.

Distributed by Columbia Pictures, Husbands polarized critics upon release. Jay Cocks of Time described it as Cassavetes's finest work, but other critics, including Vincent Canby, Pauline Kael, and Roger Ebert, lambasted it.

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FAQ

What is Husbands about?
Husbands (1970) — A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.
Is Husbands based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Husbands scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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