The Impossible Years (1968): Cast
The Impossible Years is a 1968 comedy drama directed by Michael Gordon, starring David Niven as Jonathan Kingsley, Kenner G. Kemp and Don Beddoe. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Marten Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Impossible Years About?
The premise of The Impossible Years without spoilers.
A generational clash unfolds between carefree undergraduates and the more seasoned over‑thirties. The story centers on the outspoken eldest daughter of a psychology professor at a large conservative university, whose free‑willed, uninhibited lifestyle repeatedly embarrasses and destabilizes her father.
The Impossible Years Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- university
- megaphone
- title as song
- title in song
- university professor as protagonist
- high school student
- bare chested male
- free speech
- playing trumpet
- teenage girl
- psychiatrist as protagonist
- barefoot female
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- barefoot male
- arrest
- police station
- husband wife relationship
- police
- sister sister relationship
- eavesdropping
- punishment
- parenthood
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- listening to music
- reading a letter aloud
- taking medication
- teenage boy
- insomnia
- writer as protagonist
- writing a book
- bestseller
- beach
- musician
- reference to pablo picasso
- fatherhood
- sitting on stairs
- visitor
- horniness
- reading aloud from a book
- workout
- gym teacher
- whistling on fingers
- whistling
- noisy neighbor
- swimming pool
- learning the truth
- lie
- passive aggressive behavior
- riding a motorcycle
- hippie man
- vintage car
The Impossible Years Cast & Characters
David Niven leads the cast as Jonathan Kingsley, with Kenner G. Kemp as Policeman (uncredited) and Don Beddoe as Dr. Elliot Fish. Directed by Michael Gordon; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Gordon
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David Niven as Jonathan Kingsley - Kenner G. Kemp as Policeman (uncredited)
- Don Beddoe as Dr. Elliot Fish
- Leoda Richards as Party Guest (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Impossible Years
· 18 more- Rudy Germane Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Dee Carroll Jonathan's Secretary (uncredited)
- Lola Albright Alice Kingsley
- Louise Lorimer Mrs. Celia Fish
- Chad Everett Richard Merrick
- Darleen Carr Abbey Kingsley
- John Harding Dean Harvey Rockwell
- J. Edward McKinley Dr. Pepperell
- Karen Norris Mrs. Rockwell
- Michael McGreevey Andy McClaine
- Jeff Cooper Bartholomew Smuts
- Susan French Miss Hammer
- Ned Wertimer Dr. Bodey
- Ozzie Nelson Dr. Herbert J. Fleischer
- Jon Hill College Student (uncredited)
- Cristina Ferrare Linda Kingsley
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- Trudi Ames Francine
- Rich Chalet Freddie Fleischer
More from Michael Gordon
More films directed by Michael Gordon, best-rated first: Pillow Talk, Texas Across the River, A Very Special Favor and Move Over, Darling.
The Impossible Years Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Alles was verboten ist” and “Gli anni impossibili”.
- Also known as
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- Alles was verboten ist
- Gli anni impossibili
- Les Années impossibles
- Minha Filha é um Problema
- 浪漫千金
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The Impossible Years FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Impossible Years, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Impossible Years?
The Impossible Years runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Impossible Years released?
The Impossible Years was released on December 5, 1968.
Who directed The Impossible Years?
The Impossible Years was directed by Michael Gordon.
More films by Michael Gordon Who is in the cast of The Impossible Years?
The Impossible Years stars David Niven as Jonathan Kingsley, Kenner G. Kemp as Policeman (uncredited) and Don Beddoe as Dr. Elliot Fish, among 22 credited actors.
Does The Impossible Years have a post-credit scene?
No. The Impossible Years has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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