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Chapter Two

Play trailer Poster for Chapter Two PG,  1979,  2h 4m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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50% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 37% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Leo Schneider (Joseph Bologna) introduces his brother, George (James Caan), to a vivacious, recently divorced actress named Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason). Although George was mourning his wife's death, he feels the spark of life return after his date with Jennie. They commence a whirlwind relationship, and in the blink of an eye they are suddenly married and on their honeymoon. Soon after, however, George begins feeling concerned that their union may have been somewhat hasty.

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Bruce McCabe Boston Globe Apr 28, 2018
The problem with Chapter Two is that it's only a chapter when what we're looking for is a whole story. Too much has been left out. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
Chapter Two represents Neil Simon at his big-screen best. Go to Full Review
Paul Taylor Time Out Jun 24, 2006
The success of Neil Simon movies is dispiriting evidence that most people still watch with their ears. 'Seen one, seen 'em all' quite literally applies to his static exercises in theatrical smart-talk and unfailing wit-under-pressure. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 9, 2010
C
Decently acted by James Caan and Marsha Mason but poorly directed transfer to the big screen of Neil Simon's Broadway play; it's too literal and theatrical Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Moore

Director

James Caan

George Schneider

Marsha Mason

Jennie MacLaine

Valerie Harper

Faye Medwick

Joseph Bologna

Leo Schneider

Judy Farrell

Gwen Michaels

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Chapter Two

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Movie Info

Synopsis Leo Schneider (Joseph Bologna) introduces his brother, George (James Caan), to a vivacious, recently divorced actress named Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason). Although George was mourning his wife's death, he feels the spark of life return after his date with Jennie. They commence a whirlwind relationship, and in the blink of an eye they are suddenly married and on their honeymoon. Soon after, however, George begins feeling concerned that their union may have been somewhat hasty.
Director
Robert Moore
Producer
Ray Stark
Screenwriter
Neil Simon
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Columbia
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 14, 1979, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 24, 2006
Runtime
2h 4m
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