A Wedding (1978): Cast & Plot
A Wedding is a 1978 comedy drama directed by Robert Altman, starring Gigi Proietti as Dino Corelli I, Desi Arnaz Jr. and Belita Moreno. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Wedding About?
The premise of A Wedding without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Behind Muffin’s elaborate wedding to Dino Corelli lie multiple family secrets. An aging priest doubts the ceremony, only the two families actually arrive, and the Corelli family’s Italian ties raise suspicion. Over‑eager security guards scrutinize the gifts, and just as the reception begins, Dino’s grandmother dies peacefully in her bed, adding a somber note to the celebration.
A Wedding Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lesbian character
- twins
- female female kiss
- horse
- all star cast
- ensemble cast
- daughter
- postmodern
- estate
- security guard
- wedding
- bride and groom
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- male female relationship
- family relationships
- drinking
- drink
- senility
- reference to adolf hitler
- pianist
- swedish american
- brother brother relationship
- immigrant
- brother brother fight
- sibling rivalry
- oil painting
- brother brother hug
- communist
- dysfunctional marriage
- bishop
- italian american
- church wedding
- cane
- caterer
- african american
- reference to frank sinatra
- alcoholic doctor
- wedding planner
- alcoholic
- reference to jennifer jones
- drunkenness
- reference to fred astaire
- epilepsy
- drug addict
- old woman
- promiscuity
- violinist
- maid of honor
- wedding reception
- mirror
- smoking marijuana
A Wedding Cast & Characters
Gigi Proietti leads the cast as Dino Corelli I, with Desi Arnaz Jr. as Dino Corelli and Belita Moreno as Daphne Corelli. Directed by Robert Altman; 70 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Altman
- Gigi Proietti as Dino Corelli I
- Desi Arnaz Jr. as Dino Corelli
- Belita Moreno as Daphne Corelli
- Dennis Christopher as Hughie Brenner
Also Starring in A Wedding
· 66 more- Amy Stryker Muffin Brenner
- Lillian Gish Nettie Sloan
- Howard Duff Dr. Jules Meecham
- Vittorio Gassman Luigi Corelli
- Nina van Pallandt Regina Corelli
- Geraldine Chaplin Rita Billingsley
- Viveca Lindfors Ingrid Hellstrom
- Pam Dawber Tracy Farrell
- Gavan O'Herlihy Wilson Briggs
- Virginia Vestoff Clarice Sloan
- Cedric Scott Randolph
- Carol Burnett Tulip Brenner
- Dina Merrill Antoinette Goddard
- Pat McCormick Mackenzie Goddard
- Paul Dooley Snooks Brenner
- Mia Farrow Buffy Brenner
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- Mary Seibel Aunt Marge Spar
- Margaret Ladd Ruby Spar
- Tim Thomerson Russell Bean
- Lesley Rogers Rosie Bean
- Marta Heflin Shelby Munker
- Craig Richard Nelson Capt. Reedley Roots
- John Malkovich Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Bert Remsen William Williamson
- George Wendt Caterer (uncredited)
- Lauren Hutton Florence Farmer
- Jeffrey Jones Ruteledge Child
- John Considine Jeff Kuykendall
- Terry Kinney Caterer (uncredited)
- Laurie Metcalf Maid (uncredited)
- Gary Sinise
- Dennis Franz Koons
- Joan Allen
- Gary Houston Caterer (uncredited)
- Allan F. Nicholls Jake Jacobs
- John Cromwell Bishop Martin
- Alan Wilder Caterer (uncredited)
- Jeff Perry Bunky Lemay
- Ruth Nelson Aunt Beatrice Sloan Cory
- Peggy Ann Garner Candice Ruteledge
- Robert Fortier Jim Habor
- Ann Ryerson Victoria Cory
- Danny Breen Caterer (uncredited)
- Margery Bond Lombardo
- Maysie Hoy Casey
- Beverly Ross Nurse Janet Schulman
- Patricia Resnick Redford
- David Fitzgerald Kevin Clinton
- Susan Kendall Newman Chris Clinton
- Hedda Lubin Maid (uncredited)
- Mona Abboud Melba Lear
- Gerald Busby Rev. David Ruteledge
- Mark R. Deming Matthew Ruteledge
- Harold C. Johnson Oscar Edwards
- Maureen Steindler Libby Clinton
- David Brand Ruteledge Child
- Chris Brand Ruteledge Child
- Amy Brand Ruteledge Child
- Jenny Brand Ruteledge Child
- Jay D. Jones Ruteledge Child
- Courtney MacArthur Ruteledge Child
- Paul D. Keller III Ruteledge Child
- Ellie Albers Gypsy Violinist
- Tony Llorens Musician at the Piano Bar
- Chris La Kome Musician in the Ballroom
- Alexander Sopenar Victor
More from Robert Altman
More films directed by Robert Altman, best-rated first: Nashville, The Player, McCabe & Mrs. Miller and The Long Goodbye.
A Wedding Plot Summary
What happens in A Wedding from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dino Corelli Dino Corelli marries Muffin Brenner Muffin Brenner and the newlyweds attend a reception at the Corelli mansion. The wedding unfolds against a backdrop of family tension: the bedridden Nettie Sloan Nettie Sloan, mother to Regina Sloan Corelli, is carefully tended by the dubious Dr. Jules Meecham Dr. Jules Meecham. When Nettie suddenly dies, Meecham breaks the news to Luigi Corelli Luigi Corelli, but Luigi cannot share the grim update with his wife Regina Corelli Regina Corelli because she is clearly unstable. Nettie’s body sits in her bed through the entire celebration, as guests drift in and out of her room, unaware that life has quietly left the room behind them.
Full summary
The whole story of A Wedding, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Wedding?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the bride in the film?
Cars in A Wedding
12 cars on screen, including the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1976 Honda CB 750 K6.
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1976 Honda CB 750 K6 Important role -
1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 Important role -
1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
A Wedding Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Un mariage” and “Un matrimonio”.
- Also known as
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- Un mariage
- Un matrimonio
- Esküvő
- Un día de boda
- Eine Hochzeit
- Cerimônia de Casamento
- Svadba
- Svatba
- La boda
- Свадьба
- Dzień weselny
- Oh, vilket bröllop!
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- 婚礼
- O nuntă
- חתונה
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A Wedding FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Wedding, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Wedding?
A Wedding runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was A Wedding released?
A Wedding was released on August 29, 1978.
Who directed A Wedding?
A Wedding was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of A Wedding?
A Wedding stars Gigi Proietti as Dino Corelli I, Desi Arnaz Jr. as Dino Corelli and Belita Moreno as Daphne Corelli, among 70 credited actors.
Does A Wedding have a post-credit scene?
No. A Wedding has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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