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The Affair (1973 film)

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'The Affair' is a 1973 American TV movie directed by Gilbert Cates and starring Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Bruce Davison and Jamie Smith-Jackson.

The film starred Natalie Wood in her first appearance since 'Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice'. Her co-star was Robert Wagner, her first husband whom she recently remarried.

Plot



Courtney Patterson is a beautiful 32 year old songwriter who is physically disabled due to polio. Her condition has made her emotionally guarded, but when she meets Marcus Simon, a handsome older attorney, she cautiously moves towards romance. Although Courtney remains wary of intimacy, Marcus slowly wins her over. Unfortunately, her family is not supportive of their relationship, providing yet another obstacle that the couple must overcome.

Cast



* Natalie Wood as Courtney Patterson

* Robert Wagner as Marcus Simon

* Bruce Davison as Jamie Patterson

* Jamie Smith-Jackson as Jennifer (as Jamie Smith Jackson)

* Pat Harrington Jr. as Frank (as Pat Harrington)

* Kent Smith as Mr. Patterson

* Paul Ryan as Bobbie

* Frances Reid as Mrs. Patterson

* Mark Roberts as Howard

* Anna Aries as Annie Simon

* Steve Riskas as Peter

* Brett Ericson as Evan

* Robert Stull as Michael

* Anna Karen as Willa

* Paul Pepper as Engineer

* Suzanne Taylor as Hostess (as Sue Taylor)

* Victoria Carroll as First Man's Wife

* Keith Walker as First Man

* Marland Proctor as Second Man

Production



Wagner and Wood made the film for Spelling-Goldberg Productions, which offered them a development deal for a series in which they did not appear. The series ended up being 'Charlie's Angels'.

It was originally called 'Love Song'. The film's budget was twice the normal amount of the typical TV movie with Sir Lew Grade supplying the balance to enable the film to be released theatrically outside the US.Working Vacation for Natalie Wood

Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 26 Sep 1973: e17.


Reception



The 'Los Angeles Times' wrote "Natalie Wood turns in what is perhaps her finest performance to date."

See also



* List of American films of 1973

References




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