Alex and the Gypsy (1976)
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Alexander Main (Jack Lemmon) is a tired, middle-aged bail bondsman who hears from his former girlfriend Maritza (Genevieve Bujold) for the first time in quite a while. The news isn't good: Maritza is accused of the attempted murder of her abusive lover, and she hopes that Alex can get her out of jail. Alex arranges to have Maritza released into his custody, but while their romance begins to blossom once again, their relationship is still doomed to failure. This downbeat romantic comedy was based on the novel The Bailbondsman by Stanley Elkin. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jack Lemmon, Geneviève Bujold, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Korty
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Alex and the Gypsy
Alexander Main (Jack Lemmon) is a tired, middle-aged bail bondsman who hears from his former girlfriend Maritza (Genevieve Bujold) for the first time in quite a while. The news isn't good: Maritza is accused of the attempted murder of her abusive lover, and she hopes that Alex can get her out of jail. Alex arranges to have Maritza released into his custody, but while their romance begins to blossom once again, their relationship is still doomed to failure. This downbeat romantic comedy was based on the novel The Bailbondsman by Stanley Elkin. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Complete Cast of Alex and the Gypsy
- Jack Lemmon - Alexander Main
- James Woods - Crainpool
- Robert Emhardt - Judge
- Titos Vandis - Treska
- Ramon Bieri - Hammond
- Alan DeWitt - Attendant
- Irene Sale - Police Matron #2
- Eddra Gale - Telephone Lady
- Al Checco - Nat
- Tamar Cooper - Food Trustee
- Frank Doubleday - Prisoner
- Geneviève Bujold - Maritza
- Gino Ardito - The Golfer
- Joe Flaherty - Morgan
- Todd Martin - Roy Blake
- Robert Miano - Young Shepherd
- Harold Sylvester - First Goon
- Victor Pinhiero - Mr. Sanders
- Chuy Franco - Chicano Guard
- Clyde Kusatsu - X-Ray Technician
- Bill Cort - Public Defender
- Director(s):
- John Korty
- Writer(s):
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- Producer(s):
- Richard Shepherd
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children)
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