Too Far to Go (1979)
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A series of 17 short stories by American writer John Updike form the basis for this examination of the rocky marriage of a New England couple. The movie was made for television in 1979 and directed by Fielder Cook. Updike's stories focus on the issues of fidelity and responsibility hiding beneath the calm veneer of American suburban affluence. Michael Moriarty plays Richard Maple, a non-conformist middle-class man married to Joan Barlow Maple (Blythe Danner). Glenn Close plays the home-wrecker Rebecca. The couple's problems are both traced to childhood incidents in which their propensity for taking the easy way out is established. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michael Moriarty, Blythe Danner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Fielder Cook
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Too Far to Go
A series of 17 short stories by American writer John Updike form the basis for this examination of the rocky marriage of a New England couple. The movie was made for television in 1979 and directed by Fielder Cook. Updike's stories focus on the issues of fidelity and responsibility hiding beneath the calm veneer of American suburban affluence. Michael Moriarty plays Richard Maple, a non-conformist middle-class man married to Joan Barlow Maple (Blythe Danner). Glenn Close plays the home-wrecker Rebecca. The couple's problems are both traced to childhood incidents in which their propensity for taking the easy way out is established. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 98 mins
Complete Cast of Too Far to Go
- Michael Moriarty - Richard Maple
- Glenn Close - Rebecca
- Josef Sommer - Henry
- Doran Clark - Judith Maple
- Thomas Hill - Psychiatrist
- John C. Becher - Judge
- Vicky Ruane - Restaurant Guest
- Reed Birney - Young driver
- Blythe Danner - Joan Barlow Maple
- Ken Kercheval - Jack
- Kathryn Walker - Marion Sales
- Adam Storke - John Maple
- Alice Beardsley - Records Clerk
- Jason Scott - John Maple - age 10
- Lori Loughlin - Judith Maple - age 14
- Director(s):
- Fielder Cook
- Writer(s):
- William Hanley
- Producer(s):
- Chriz Schultz
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