It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time (1975): Cast
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a 1975 comedy directed by John Trent, starring Anthony Newley as Sweeney, Isaac Hayes and Yvonne De Carlo. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- John Trent
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Quadrant Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time About?
The premise of It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time without spoilers.
A gilt‑edged, off‑beat comedy follows struggling playwright Sweeney, whose career is in decline. He constantly extracts money and beer from his artistic friend Moriarty while relishing weekly trysts with his ex‑wife Georgia. Though she is now married to a wealthy, morally corrupt construction developer, Sweeney and Georgia remain deeply in love.
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time Cast & Characters
Anthony Newley leads the cast as Sweeney, with Isaac Hayes as Moriarty and Yvonne De Carlo as Julia. Directed by John Trent; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Trent
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Anthony Newley as Sweeney - Isaac Hayes as Moriarty
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Yvonne De Carlo as Julia -
John Candy as Kopek
Also Starring in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
· 10 more- Stefanie Powers Georgina
- Lawrence Dane Broom
- Lloyd Bochner Burton
- Allan Kolman Party Guest
- Henry Ramer Prince
- Robert A. Silverman Lawyer
- Roy Wordsworth Albert
- Anne Marie Sten Big Red
- Steven Meek Party Crasher
- Moya Fenwick Mrs. Chorley
More from John Trent
More films directed by John Trent: Best Revenge, Freddie the Freeloader’s Christmas Dinner, Middle Age Crazy and Find the Lady.
Cars in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
17 cars on screen, including the 1970 Ford and the 1975 Ford LTD.
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1970 Ford Important role -
1975 Ford LTD Important role -
GMC Steel Tilt Cab Important role -
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 Important role
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time Also Known As
Also known as “La mejor idea”.
- Also known as
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- La mejor idea
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time released?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was released on September 11, 1975.
Who directed It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was directed by John Trent.
More films by John Trent Who is in the cast of It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time stars Anthony Newley as Sweeney, Isaac Hayes as Moriarty and Yvonne De Carlo as Julia, among 14 credited actors.
Does It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time have a post-credit scene?
No. It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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