Chapter Two (1979): Cast & Plot
Chapter Two is a 1979 comedy drama directed by Robert Moore, starring James Caan as George Schneider, Joseph Bologna and Marsha Mason. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Robert Moore
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chapter Two About?
The premise of Chapter Two without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the sudden death of his wife, author George Schneider is hesitant about love again, but his brother Leo hands him Jennie Malone’s phone number. The two quickly connect, and a tentative romance blossoms. Just as their relationship gains momentum, memories of George’s late wife surface, threatening to pull them apart.
Chapter Two Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- author
- actress
- new york city
- death of wife
- based on play
- literature on screen
- american literature on screen
- humoristic literature on screen
- american humoristic literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- screenplay adapted by author
- airport
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- telephone call
- wrong number
- hesitation
- original author as character
- brother
- wife
- friend
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
- writer
- widower
- monologue
- love
- loss of wife
- husband wife relationship
- guilt
- friendship
- brother brother relationship
- bermuda
- autobiographical
Chapter Two Cast & Characters
James Caan leads the cast as George Schneider, with Joseph Bologna as Leo Schneider and Marsha Mason as Jennie MacLaine. Directed by Robert Moore; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Moore
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James Caan as George Schneider - Joseph Bologna as Leo Schneider
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Marsha Mason as Jennie MacLaine - Valerie Harper as Faye Medwick
Also Starring in Chapter Two
· 22 more- Alan Fudge Lee Michaels
- Isabel Cooley Customs Officer
- Debra Mooney Marilyn
- Barry Michlin Maitre d'
- Scott Crawford Cabbie (uncredited)
- Ray Young Gary
- Juliet Graham Girl Sitting in Bleachers (uncredited)
- Michael Cullum Escort (uncredited)
- Paul Singh Waiter
- Sumant Waiter
- Judy Farrell Gwen Michaels
- Imogene Bliss Elderly Lady in Bookstore
- Henry Sutton Judge
- Greg Zadikov Waiter
- E.D. Miller Umpire
- Marie Reynolds Barbara
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- Danny Gellis Bucky
- Elizabeth Farley
- George Rondo Martin
- Cheryl Bianchi Electric Girl
- Sunday Brennab Tina
- Cari Jones Girl at Dinner Dance
More from Robert Moore
More films directed by Robert Moore: The Cheap Detective, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Thursday’s Game.
Chapter Two Plot Summary
What happens in Chapter Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
George Schneider is an author living in New York City whose days are busy with writing, softball in the park, and visits from his married brother Leo Schneider, a tireless press agent who has been trying to set him up with eligible women. Still raw from the loss of his wife, he carries a quiet ache that shadows every moment and memory.
One evening, after dialing the wrong number, he ends up speaking with Jennie MacLaine, an actress who recently separated from a professional football player. The exchange is awkward, and Jennie makes it clear she has no interest in a blind date. Yet George’s persistence leads to a bold offer: a “five-minute” date, with a promise to withdraw if it doesn’t work.
Full summary
The whole story of Chapter Two, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chapter Two?
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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What is the profession of George Schneider?
Chapter Two Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Második fejezet” and “Capitolo secondo”.
- Also known as
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- Második fejezet
- Capitolo secondo
- Chapitre deux
- Capítulo Dois - Em Busca da Felicidade
- Вторая глава
- Capítulo dos
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Chapter Two FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chapter Two, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chapter Two?
Chapter Two runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Chapter Two released?
Chapter Two was released on December 14, 1979.
Who directed Chapter Two?
Chapter Two was directed by Robert Moore.
More films by Robert Moore Who is in the cast of Chapter Two?
Chapter Two stars James Caan as George Schneider, Joseph Bologna as Leo Schneider and Marsha Mason as Jennie MacLaine, among 26 credited actors.
Does Chapter Two have a post-credit scene?
No. Chapter Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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