The Man Who Loved Women (1983): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Man Who Loved Women is a 1983 romantic drama directed by Blake Edwards, starring Burt Reynolds as David Fowler, Julie Andrews and Marilu Henner. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $11 million worldwide. Stream it on MGM Plus and Philo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Who Loved Women About?
The premise of The Man Who Loved Women without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tormented by his inability to decide which woman truly holds his heart, the flamboyant sculptor spirals into madness. Desperate for relief, he turns to a psychiatrist who endeavors to free him from his relentless obsession with women, forcing him to confront his compulsive desires.
The Man Who Loved Women Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- sex scene
- sex comedy
- unfaithful wife
- ladies' man
- edwards and andrews
- male nudity
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- sex with prostitute
- cheating girlfriend
- simulated blowjob
- cheating wife
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- couple has a threesome with a woman
- female therapist male patient relationship
- married woman seduces single man
- losing one's virginity to a prostitute
- one male two females threesome
- single man seduces married woman
- sexually dissatisfied wife
- bearded man
- edwards and basinger
- reynolds and henner
- sculptor
- psychiatrist
- five word title
- female antagonist
- male protagonist
- womanizer
- male rear nudity
- foreign language adaptation
- infidelity
- flashback
- fatal accident
- earthquake
- remake
- remake of french film
Where to Watch The Man Who Loved Women
Stream it on MGM Plus and Philo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Man Who Loved Women Cast & Characters
Burt Reynolds leads the cast as David Fowler, with Julie Andrews as Marianna and Marilu Henner as Agnes Chapman. Directed by Blake Edwards; 62 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
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Marilu Henner as Agnes Chapman - Cindi Dietrich as Darla
Also Starring in The Man Who Loved Women
· 58 more- Jennifer Edwards Nancy
- Kim Basinger Louise Carr
- Barry Corbin Roy Carr
- Lynn Webb Houston Motor Cop
- Cynthia Sikes Courtney Wade
- Jill Carroll Sue
- Joseph Bernard Dr. Simon Abrams
- Sela Ward Janet Wainwright
- Denise Crosby Enid
- Regis Philbin Themselves
- Roger Rose Sergeant Stone
- Tony Brown David at 16
- Sheila Ryan
- Jennifer Ashley David's Mother
- Walter Soo Hoo Gardener
- Lisa Blake Richards
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- Suzanne Kent
- Sharon Hughes Nurse
- Herb Tanney Doctor
- Philip Alexander David at 12
- Shelly Manne Themselves
- Jerry Martin Man at Barbeque
- Noni White Gucci Clerk
- Ola Ray
- Jason Ross Gas Station Attendant
- James C. Lewis Lieutenant Cranzano
- Ellyn Stern
- Margie O'Malley Aerobics Instructor
- Paula Jones
- Kai J. Wong Chinese Waiter
- Arnie Moore Camper Driver
- Susan Mechsner
- Tracy Vaccaro Legs
- Maureen O'Connor
- Jeri Gaile
- Ben Powers
- Cis Rundle
- Ellen Bauer Svetlana
- Don Menza Themselves
- Jimmy Rowles Themselves
- Andrew Simpkins Themselves
- John J. Flynn Jr. Henry
- Jim Knaub Carl
- Jonathan Rogal David at 8
- Nanci Rogers Nurse
- Marilyn Child Older Hooker
- Alisa Lee Girl in Airport
- Mary Steele
- Cathy St. George
- Sondra Theodore
- Marcheline Bertrand
- Judy Balduzzi
- Mary Lynne Gehr
- Cindy Landis
- Lori Scott
- Mayra Fornos
- Chanelle Lea
- Tamara Barkley
The Man Who Loved Women Plot Summary
What happens in The Man Who Loved Women from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Fowler, a celebrated sculptor, lies at the center of a funeral that gathers a cross-section of his life’s social circle. The film uses this wake as a starting point to unwind a complex personal history threaded through romance, obsession, and creative paralysis. Among the mourners is Marianna Solari, his psychiatrist, whose sessions peel back the layers of a man who always seemed to chase connection even as his relationships left him spiritually unfulfilled. Early on, a single glance through a window—legs moving down a street—sets in motion a sequence of decisions that push David toward impulsive pursuits and morally slippery choices.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man Who Loved Women, scene by scene
The Man Who Loved Women Box Office
The Man Who Loved Women grossed $11 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11M
- US & Canada
- $11M
How Well Do You Know The Man Who Loved Women?
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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Cars in The Man Who Loved Women
22 cars on screen, including the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL R107 and the 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche.
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL R107 Important role -
1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche Important role -
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 Minor role -
1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Minor role
The Man Who Loved Women Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Frauen waren sein Hobby” and “I miei problemi con le donne”.
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- Frauen waren sein Hobby
- I miei problemi con le donne
- Mis problemas con las mujeres
- L'Homme à femmes
- Човекът, който обичаше жените
- Мужчина, который любил женщин
- Meus Problemas com as Mulheres
- L’home que estimava les dones
- Mężczyzna, który kochał kobiety
- 男生爱女人
- Brudar på hjärnan
- Чоловік, який любив жінок
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The Man Who Loved Women FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Loved Women, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Who Loved Women?
The Man Who Loved Women runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Man Who Loved Women released?
The Man Who Loved Women was released on December 18, 1983.
Who directed The Man Who Loved Women?
The Man Who Loved Women was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of The Man Who Loved Women?
The Man Who Loved Women stars Burt Reynolds as David Fowler, Julie Andrews as Marianna and Marilu Henner as Agnes Chapman, among 62 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Man Who Loved Women?
In the US, The Man Who Loved Women is streaming on MGM Plus and Philo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Man Who Loved Women make at the box office?
The Man Who Loved Women grossed $11 million worldwide.
Does The Man Who Loved Women have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man Who Loved Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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