Movie

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“A gilt-edged wacky comedy”

★ 3.3(13)19751h 30m

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Good to know

Director: John Trent
Release date: 1975-09-11
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Quadrant Films

About It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a 1975 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by John Trent, starring Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers and Isaac Hayes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.3/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Sweeney is a playwright on a career decline. He spends much of his time wheedling money and beer out of his artistic friend Moriarty. One of his few highlights is weekly sex with his ex-wife Georgia. She is remarried to a rich but vile construction developer, but Sweeney and Gorgina are still in love.

Cast

Anthony Newley

Sweeney

Stefanie Powers

Georgina

Isaac Hayes

Moriarty

Lloyd Bochner

Burton

Yvonne De Carlo

Julia

Henry Ramer

Prince

Lawrence Dane

Broom

John Candy

Kopek

Moya Fenwick

Mrs. Chorley

Anne Marie Sten

Big Red

Robert A. Silverman

Lawyer

Roy Wordsworth

Albert

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time in Belgium?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time on Netflix?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time stars Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner and Yvonne De Carlo.

When did It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time come out?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is a 1975 movie directed by John Trent.

What genre is It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time is Comedy film.

Who directed It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?+

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was directed by John Trent.