Looking Up (1977)
Looking Up is an independently produced domestic drama filmed in New York and drawing its cast from the soap-opera pool. Marilyn Chris plays the daughter of a Jewish seltzer-stand operator. She hopes to pump money into her dad's business by running her own "Burger Crown" franchise. Complications include the fact that Marilyn's husband (Dick Shawn) has fathered her sister's child, and that Marilyn is saddled with caring for her contentious grandchildren while her daughter tries to wean herself away from a pill-popping habit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Marilyn Chris, Dick Shawn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Linda Yellen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Looking Up
Looking Up is an independently produced domestic drama filmed in New York and drawing its cast from the soap-opera pool. Marilyn Chris plays the daughter of a Jewish seltzer-stand operator. She hopes to pump money into her dad's business by running her own "Burger Crown" franchise. Complications include the fact that Marilyn's husband (Dick Shawn) has fathered her sister's child, and that Marilyn is saddled with caring for her contentious grandchildren while her daughter tries to wean herself away from a pill-popping habit. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Looking Up
- Marilyn Chris - Rose Lander
- Doris Belack - Libby Levine
- Jacqueline Brookes - Becky
- Will Hussung - Grandpa
- Gillian Goll - Ann Reeny
- Susan McKinley - Barbara Lander
- Lee Wilson - Judy
- Jack Weissbluth - Lou
- Ruth Franklin - Bernice
- Frederica Minte - Antique Customer
- Ginger James - Cory
- Estelle Harris - Irma
- Dadi Pinero - Mugger
- Ted Butler - Walter
- Michael Vale - Sweedler
- Anthony Mannino - Larry
- Miguel Piñero
- Dick Shawn - Manny Lander
- Harry Goaz - Sy Levine
- Naomi Riseman - Grandma
- Neva Small - Myra
- Ellen Sherman - Francine Levine
- Paul Christopoulos - David Lander
- Barry Burns - Harvey
- Barbara Andres
- Jacqueline Tuteur - Checkout Girl
- Joshua Freund - Jaymen
- Gizella Mittleman - Lady in Window
- Paul Lieber - Michael Lander
- Andrew Smith - Burger Crown Man
- June Berry - Phyllis
- Izzy Singer - Gene
- Sarah Phillips - Mrs. Combs
- Director(s):
- Linda Yellen
- Producer(s):
- Linda Yellen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children)
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