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Lost and Found (1979): Cast & Box Office

Lost and Found (1979) movie poster

Lost and Found is a 1979 comedy directed by Melvin Frank, starring George Segal as Adam, Douglas Campbell and Paul Sorvino. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide.

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Lost and Found (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Melvin Frank
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lost and Found About?

The premise of Lost and Found without spoilers.

During a Swiss holiday, American professor Adam repeatedly encounters divorced British secretary Patricia. Their first meetings involve a car crash and a ski‑slope collision that break both their legs. Despite continual arguments they fall in love, marry quickly, and keep fighting. When Patricia leaves, Adam stages a fake suicide, making them lose and find each other repeatedly.

Lost and Found Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • broken leg
  • widower divorced woman relationship
  • divorced woman
  • male female relationship
  • widower
  • marriage
  • love
  • husband wife relationship
  • three word title
  • college professor
  • marital problem
  • scene during opening credits
+3 more
  • mother son relationship
  • segal and jackson
  • american
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Cast & crew

Lost and Found Cast & Characters

George Segal leads the cast as Adam, with Douglas Campbell as British Professor and Paul Sorvino as Reilly. Directed by Melvin Frank; 33 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Lost and Found

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From the director

More from Melvin Frank

More films directed by Melvin Frank: Walk Like a Man, The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, The Prisoner of Second Avenue and A Touch of Class.

Full filmography
Box office

Lost and Found Box Office

Lost and Found grossed $3.2 million worldwide.

1979 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.2M

US & Canada
$3.2M
Cars

Cars in Lost and Found

41 cars on screen, including the 1976 Ford Maverick and the 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury.

All 41 cars
  • 1976 Ford Maverick in Lost and Found 1976 Ford Maverick Main role
  • 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury in Lost and Found 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
  • 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Lost and Found 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role
  • 1974 Fiat 124 Special TC in Lost and Found 1974 Fiat 124 Special TC Minor role
Details

Lost and Found Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Marito in prova” and “Yo mando, tú obedecees”.

Also known as
  • Marito in prova
  • Yo mando, tú obedecees
  • Um Toque de Humor
  • Ein irres Paar
  • Un toque con más clase

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FAQ

Lost and Found FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Lost and Found, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lost and Found?

Lost and Found runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Lost and Found released?

Lost and Found was released on July 13, 1979.

Who directed Lost and Found?

Lost and Found was directed by Melvin Frank.

More films by Melvin Frank

Who is in the cast of Lost and Found?

Lost and Found stars George Segal as Adam, Douglas Campbell as British Professor and Paul Sorvino as Reilly, among 33 credited actors.

How much did Lost and Found make at the box office?

Lost and Found grossed $3.2 million worldwide.

Does Lost and Found have a post-credit scene?

No. Lost and Found has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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