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Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life... One way, or the other.

Starting Over

6.41979 · 1h 45m · EN

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After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

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Burt Reynolds

Phil Potter

Jill Clayburgh

Marilyn Holmburg

Candice Bergen

Jessica Potter

Charles Durning

Michael "Mickey" Potter

Frances Sternhagen

Marva Potter

Austin Pendleton

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Mary Kay Place

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Director: Alan J. Pakula
Status: Released
Audience votes: 71

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