Movie: A Family Upside Down

Top 10 Billed Cast

Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes

Emma Long

Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire

Ted Long

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Mike Long

Pat Crowley
Pat Crowley

Carol Long

Patty Duke
Patty Duke

Wendy

Brad Rearden
Brad Rearden

Scott Long

Ford Rainey
Ford Rainey

Mr. Case

Kim Hamilton
Kim Hamilton

Paula

Phillip R. Allen
Phillip R. Allen

Dr. Russo

Karl Held
Karl Held

Al

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    An elderly married couple find that as their physical and mental health deteriorates, they find themselves dependent more and more upon their grown children.

  • Release Date

    1978-04-09

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    7

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    3.5 starts
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    English
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