Photograph by mary evans twentieth century fox alamy. The affable angry young man in the intransition nyc of the late 1970s, jill clayburgh picks herself up and sets about finding herself after shes abandoned by husband michael murphy. Either way, an unmarried woman astutely pointed to how far the new 1970s woman had come and how far she still needed to go. Watch open house 1989 season 1, episode 16 an unmarried woman. How do i address my invitation for an unmarried woman. Im happy to have the movie on a physical copy, but disappointed its a cheap knock off when its advertised as the 20th century fox 2006 copy. You might remember paul from his fairly recent cameo on curb your enthusiasm where he played one of the anti larry david producers ofthe producers. Jill clayburgh was nominated for an oscar as the lead in this 1978 film. Rent an unmarried woman 1978 starring jill clayburgh and alan bates on dvd and bluray. Similarly the interplay with her confused daughter is beautifully captured. With jill clayburgh, alan bates, michael murphy, cliff gorman. Meanwhile, dikeledis whole world comes tumbling down when her perfect marriage is exposed.
How to address your wedding invitation to an unmarried woman. Paul mazurskys an unmarried woman follows the turmoil of a woman named erica jill clayburgh, whose comfortable domestic life is thrown into turmoil when her husband martin michael murphy. The breakup scene between erica and her husband is brilliantly acted and very realistic. This episode of no small parts takes a look at fourtime emmy nominee michelle. A groundbreaking film at the time of its release, director paul mazurskys poignant portrayal of a woman dealing with the dissolution of her marriage won many honors, including oscar nominations. An unmarried woman, about americas dangerously mobile, justthissideofrootless middle class, erica jill. Asanda is on top of the world as she returns from paris. Hurt and angered by her husbands betrayal, erica slowly begins to reevaluate her life and explore her newfound freedom. An unmarried woman criterion collection dvd 1978 best buy.
See the article in its original context from march 5, 1978, page 0 buy reprints. Find where to watch an unmarried woman and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Costume design by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 2 sound department 6 camera and electrical department 5 casting department 1 costume and wardrobe. I was hoping they would of brought back his father in season 2. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Wonder woman season 2 the return of wonder woman episode. A hit with 1978 audiences, an unmarried woman provoked viewer debate over ericas final choice and its meaning for women. Not as good as season 1, but i can still rewatch any of the episodes and still love this show.
An unmarried woman examines a seemingly privileged world in which the characters really dont have it all. Mazurskys films have considered the grave and funny business of sex before most memorably in bob and carol and ted and alice and blume in love. The marriage, the being single, the falling in love. Paul mazursky talks about his classic an unmarried woman in rare 1978 interview duration. An unmarried woman the 1978 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. She laughs, she cries, she feels angry, she feels lonely, she feels guilty, she makes breakfast, she makes love, she makes do, she is strong, she is weak, she is brave, she is scared, she is. A guide for the married woman 1978 movie moviefone. She didnt win but it pushed her into the a class for a few good years. The film was nominated for the academy award for best picture and clayburgh was nominated for an academy award for best actress. Ornitz production designer pato guzman film editor stuart h. An unmarried woman 1978 starred jill clayburgh as a manhattanite who struggles with life and romance after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. This is an unmarried woman directed by paul mazurksky in 1978. The gang at juan verde plan a surprise anniversary party for linda, unaware that shes split from her husband.
An unmarried woman plays true with all three of its major movements. Jill clayburgh, in the title role, learns to take control of. Synopsis she laughs, she cries, she feels angry, she feels lonely, she feels guilty, she makes breakfast, she makes love, she makes do, she is strong, she is weak, she is brave, she is scared, she is an unmarried woman. Timeless one of the best movies of the seventies, jill clayburgh is at her best along with an. An unmarried woman is a 1978 american comedydrama film written and directed by paul mazursky and starring jill clayburgh and alan bates. An unmarried woman an attractive and welltodo new yorker, erica benton jill clayburgh, finds her comfortable existence upended when her husband, martin michael murphy, ends their marriage. Until her world is turned upside down because her husband has fallen in love with another woman. Shop an unmarried woman criterion collection dvd 1978 at best buy. Known for his dramatic comedies that often dealt with modern social issues, he was nominated for five academy awards. Clayburghs stardom was clinched by her performance as a divorcee exploring life after marriage in an unmarried woman 1978. Alan bates in unmarried woman 1978 abc jill clayburgh and michael murphy. Unmarried is a south african television drama series created by ferguson films which follows three young female friends living in johannesburg as they deal with the pressures of juggling marriage, motherhood, relationships and their careers. Unmarried woman, an on dvd 024543219361 from 20th century fox. An unmarried woman by paul mazursky jill clayburgh, alan.
Erica is unmarried only temporarily in that her successful, wealthy husband of seventeen years has just left her for a. Strong women characters in 1970s movies netflix dvd blog. Irwin lawrence paul mazursky april 25, 1930 june 30, 2014 was an american film director, screenwriter, and actor. An unmarried woman is a 1978 american comedydrama film written and directed by paul. After he leaves her for a younger woman, erica must get to know herself, on her own, not as defined by anyone else. The film was nominated for the academy award for best picture and clayburgh was nominated for an academy award for. An unmarried woman explores the emotional turmoil of an. In the most acclaimed performance of her career, jill clayburgh stars as erica, a woman who has it all until her husband walks out and she is. An unmarried woman 1978 r erica jill clayburgh is living the good life, though completely dependent on her husband, when everything changes. A wealthy woman from manhattans upper east side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of sixteen years leaves her for a younger woman. Paul mazursky wrote and directed this instantclassic drama, from 1978, starring the luminous and lyrical jill. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 32 produced by 2 music by 1. Staring alan bates, jill clayburgh, michael murphy and cliff gorman. An attractive and welltodo new yorker, erica benton jill clayburgh, finds her comfortable existence upended when her husband, martin michael murphy, ends their marriage and takes up with a younger woman.
Paul mazursky was born on april 25, 1930 in brooklyn, new york city, new york, usa as irwin lawrence mazursky. An unmarried woman 1978 erica jill clayburgh is unmarried only temporarily in that her successful, wealthy husband of seventeen years has just left her for a girl he met while buying a shirt in bloomingdales. An unmarried woman became a beacon of the women s movement in the 1970s, though its tentative feminism seems tame by todays standards. Paul mazurskys an unmarried woman wan capitalize on feminism, but it. Greece transliterated isolatin1 title mia gynaika eleftheri anypantri gynaika, una mujer descasada. In addition to an oscar nomination for best actress, the film was up. An unmarried woman the films of paul mazursky pictures.