T.R. Baskin (1971): Cast & Plot
T.R. Baskin is a 1971 drama directed by Herbert Ross, starring Peter Boyle as Jack Mitchell, James Caan and Candice Bergen. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is T.R. Baskin About?
The premise of T.R. Baskin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hopeful young woman leaves home for Chicago, chasing fame and fortune. Upon arriving, she confronts the city’s emotional coldness and the harsh realities of urban life, forcing her to navigate loneliness and redefine her ambitions as she searches for a place where she truly belongs. Throughout her journey, she wrestles with doubt and the anonymity of the metropolis, learning that success may require more than just ambition.
T.R. Baskin Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- loneliness
- personal relationships
- young woman
- prostitute
- prostitution
- lonely woman
- big city
- female perspective
- dating
- chicago illinois
- small town girl
- small town girl in big city
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- 1970s film
- woman
- young
T.R. Baskin Cast & Characters
Peter Boyle leads the cast as Jack Mitchell, with James Caan as Larry Moore and Candice Bergen as T. R. Baskin. Directed by Herbert Ross; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
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Peter Boyle as Jack Mitchell -
James Caan as Larry Moore -
Candice Bergen as T. R. Baskin - Marcia Rodd as Dayle
Also Starring in T.R. Baskin
· 17 more- Mike Nussbaum Office Manager
- Joyce Mandel Linda
- Howard Platt Arthur
- William Wise Gary
- Erin O'Reilly Kathy
- Tom Erhart Landlord
- Fawne Harriman Alice
- Dick Sasso Cab Driver
- Sandy Lipton Saleslady
- James Kodl Doorman
- Jane Alderman Marsha
- Hope Hommersand Eilene
- Marrian Walters Interviewer
- Eleanor Merriam YWCA Woman
- Ori Seron Waitress
- Linda Crittenden Receptionist #1
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- Pamela Hoffman Receptionist #2
More from Herbert Ross
More films directed by Herbert Ross, best-rated first: Play It Again, Sam, The Turning Point, The Goodbye Girl and Pennies from Heaven.
T.R. Baskin Plot Summary
What happens in T.R. Baskin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One Sunday afternoon, Jack Mitchell Peter Boyle, a married middle-aged salesman from Utica, New York, meets his old friend, Larry Moore James Caan, a children’s book author, while on business in Chicago. R. Baskin Candice Bergen, a socially isolated and sarcastic young woman who has moved to Chicago “to seek fame and fortune,” in her own words. Jack calls her and invites her to visit him at his hotel. R. arrives, and after some awkward conversation, they finally get into bed, but Jack is unable to perform, causing her to laugh uncontrollably. She gradually opens up and begins to tell Jack about her life in Chicago up to that point, a story that unfolds through a series of flashbacks.
Full summary
The whole story of T.R. Baskin, scene by scene
T.R. Baskin Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know T.R. Baskin?
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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Which actor portrays Jack Mitchell?
Cars in T.R. Baskin
22 cars on screen, including the 1970 Checker Taxicab and the 1970 Checker Taxicab.
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1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1962 Eagle Model 01 Minor role -
1962 Cadillac Background role
T.R. Baskin Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “A Date with a Lonely Girl” and “O Mundo Foi Minha Ilusão”.
- Also known as
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- A Date with a Lonely Girl
- O Mundo Foi Minha Ilusão
- Perdida en la ciudad
- Tanja Baskin – Anruf genügt
- Appuntamento con una ragazza che si sente sola
- 孤独女孩日记
- 孤獨女孩日記
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T.R. Baskin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of T.R. Baskin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is T.R. Baskin?
T.R. Baskin runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was T.R. Baskin released?
T.R. Baskin was released on October 20, 1971.
Who directed T.R. Baskin?
T.R. Baskin was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of T.R. Baskin?
T.R. Baskin stars Peter Boyle as Jack Mitchell, James Caan as Larry Moore and Candice Bergen as T. R. Baskin, among 21 credited actors.
Does T.R. Baskin have a post-credit scene?
No. T.R. Baskin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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