I love this TV movie, one of dear David Janssen's best-he plays the very essence of a world-weary guy. All the supporting cast are perfectly chosen and believable; the San Francisco settings are great; the music is marvellously wistful. The script is first class, holds one's attention throughout, and has several delicious twists and turns.
My only reservation is that-OK, his wife is cheating on him, but did that start after his years of indifference?-but would any sane guy want to leave the absolutely gorgeous Stefanie Powers?! And I felt sorry for his in-laws who are nice folk and really try to engage with and understand him.
Those reservations aside, this is a perfect example of that sadly long-gone golden age of the Hollywood TV movie. Every time this comes up on one of our UK free TV channels I make sure I catch it. Warmly recommended.
My only reservation is that-OK, his wife is cheating on him, but did that start after his years of indifference?-but would any sane guy want to leave the absolutely gorgeous Stefanie Powers?! And I felt sorry for his in-laws who are nice folk and really try to engage with and understand him.
Those reservations aside, this is a perfect example of that sadly long-gone golden age of the Hollywood TV movie. Every time this comes up on one of our UK free TV channels I make sure I catch it. Warmly recommended.