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Romantic drama

Always … But Not Forever (1985): Cast

Always … But Not Forever (1985) movie poster

Always … But Not Forever is a 1985 romantic drama starring Melissa Leo as Peggy, Henry Jaglom and Bob Rafelson. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Always … But Not Forever (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Always … But Not Forever About?

The premise of Always … But Not Forever without spoilers.

An original American drama that explores love, marriage and divorce. When a middle‑aged couple on the brink of separating is forced to host a Fourth of July weekend party, the presence of friends and neighbors who are unaware of their troubles makes them reconsider whether divorce is truly the right choice.

Always … But Not Forever Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • kiss
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • melancholy
  • friend
  • memory
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
  • improvisation
  • love
  • philosophy
  • friendship
  • happiness
  • pain
+27 more
  • sadness
  • husband wife relationship
  • director producer writer
  • marital problem
  • breakup
  • marital separation
  • marital reconciliation
  • middle aged woman
  • awkwardness
  • middle aged man
  • wife wants a divorce
  • old friend
  • notary
  • sister sister relationship
  • marriage
  • california
  • jaglom and leo
  • jaglom and gregory
  • jaglom and emil
  • divorce
  • party
  • fourth of july
  • chocolate
  • written and directed by cast member
  • one word title
  • female nudity
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Always … But Not Forever Cast & Characters

Melissa Leo leads the cast as Peggy, with Henry Jaglom as David and Bob Rafelson as Sam.

Also Starring in Always … But Not Forever

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Always … But Not Forever Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Always... But Not Forever” and “תמיד”.

Also known as
  • Always... But Not Forever
  • תמיד
  • Na zawsze

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FAQ

Always … But Not Forever FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Always … But Not Forever, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Always … But Not Forever?

Always … But Not Forever runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Always … But Not Forever released?

Always … But Not Forever was released on October 4, 1985.

Who is in the cast of Always … But Not Forever?

Always … But Not Forever stars Melissa Leo as Peggy, Henry Jaglom as David and Bob Rafelson as Sam, among 17 credited actors.

Does Always … But Not Forever have a post-credit scene?

No. Always … But Not Forever has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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