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Quick Info

Rating

6.7/10

Release1970

Runtime2h 11m

StatusReleased

Budget$1,000,000

RevenueN/A

Production

Faces Music

Columbia Pictures

Movie

Husbands

1970

2h 11m

6.7

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.

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