Movie

Marvin & Tige

“Sometimes it takes a friend to make the pieces fit”

★ 5.1(9)19851h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Eric Weston
Release date: 1985-03-08
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Marvin Film Partners

About Marvin & Tige

Marvin & Tige is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Eric Weston, starring John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams and Gibran Brown. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Marvin & Tige in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?

Cast

John Cassavetes

Marvin

Billy Dee Williams

Richard Davis

Gibran Brown

Tige Jackson

Denise Nicholas

Vanessa Jackson

Fay Hauser

Brenda Davis

Georgia Allen

Carrie Carter

Jerry Penson

Policeman

Charles Darden

TV Salesman

May K. Pearce

Nurse

Lou Walker

Cab Driver

Rob Harke

Driver

Danny Nelson

Bartender

Themes & keywords

suicideclassadoptionhomelessnessalcoholismracism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Marvin & Tige in Mexico?+

Marvin & Tige is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Marvin & Tige on Netflix?+

Marvin & Tige is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Marvin & Tige?+

Marvin & Tige has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Marvin & Tige?+

Marvin & Tige stars John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown, Denise Nicholas and Fay Hauser.

When did Marvin & Tige come out?+

Marvin & Tige is a 1985 movie directed by Eric Weston.

What genre is Marvin & Tige?+

Marvin & Tige is Drama film.

Who directed Marvin & Tige?+

Marvin & Tige was directed by Eric Weston.