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Letting Go

  • TV Movie
  • 1985
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
241
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John Ritter and Sharon Gless in Letting Go (1985)
ComedyDramaRomance

Kate thought she had found the man of her dreams. Alex was relishing a dream marriage with his soul mate. Suddenly their two worlds crumble around them and they're each left facing the bitte... Read allKate thought she had found the man of her dreams. Alex was relishing a dream marriage with his soul mate. Suddenly their two worlds crumble around them and they're each left facing the bittersweet agonies of lost love.Kate thought she had found the man of her dreams. Alex was relishing a dream marriage with his soul mate. Suddenly their two worlds crumble around them and they're each left facing the bittersweet agonies of lost love.

  • Director
    • Jack Bender
  • Writers
    • Charlotte Brown
    • Zev Wanderer
    • Tracy Cabot
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Sharon Gless
    • Joe Cortese
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    241
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack Bender
    • Writers
      • Charlotte Brown
      • Zev Wanderer
      • Tracy Cabot
    • Stars
      • John Ritter
      • Sharon Gless
      • Joe Cortese
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Alex
    Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless
    • Kate
    Joe Cortese
    Joe Cortese
    • Neil
    • (as Joseph Cortese)
    Kit McDonough
    Kit McDonough
    • Sheila
    Peter Dvorsky
    Peter Dvorsky
    • Jim
    Michael Fantini
    • Max
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Dr. Rudnick
    Barbara Gordon
    • Mrs. Rudnick
    Deborah Turnbull
    • Jean Michaels
    Keith Knight
    Keith Knight
    • Business Man
    Rhonda D'Amour
    • Nell's Friend
    Richard Hardacre
    Richard Hardacre
    • Fireman
    Elena Kudaba
    • Saleswoman
    Gordon Clapp
    Gordon Clapp
    • Walter
    Laura Owens
    • Joanne
    Sandra Scott
    • Angela
    Brenda Kamino
    Brenda Kamino
    • Melodie
    David Bolt
    • Jerry
    • Director
      • Jack Bender
    • Writers
      • Charlotte Brown
      • Zev Wanderer
      • Tracy Cabot
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    jogeewah

    Ironic & poignant link with his recent death.

    I saw this movie at the height of my crush on John Ritter. What I especially loved about this movie was that it was shot in Toronto. This was really fitting for me as I was living in Raleigh, NC when it was on & through the different scenes, I could imagine being "back home." The most touching scene in this movie for me was when John Ritter's character was finally letting go of his dead wife & the music in the background was "In My Life" by The Beatles. In reading of John Ritter's own funeral service, I saw that the same song was chosen. What a beautiful song to remember such a special person with!
    10anacandidads

    Letting go

    I saw that movie few times when I was a child and I always cried at the same scenes, especially in the one he drinks coffee in the cemetery talking to his wife grave. I always looked for it to buy - still looking, actually. I met John Ritter in this movie and followed his career from there but to me he will always be Alex and I grief his death just like I have watched that movie few days ago. It is really hard letting go, as the characters so well showed us. This movie is very dear to my heart and I really got devastated by John's death - he died in his' youngest daughter birthday and close to my own birthday, so it was all really said.
    7frankcescoruffolo

    Good movie if your a John Ritter fan

    I saw this movie last night and it was pretty good. John Ritter portrayed a sad character very well. He added in a tiny bit of slapstick with a nod to Three's Company and the story was predictable but you wanted to see it played out. The other lead was good as well but there could have been a better match for John Ritter regarding on-screen chemistry. Everyone in the movie was likable and even the villain (so to speak) turned out to be a likable character, not sure why that happens. It's shot in Toronto, which I love because I could pick up settings and Toronto looks as good as any city on screen I think. in any case, it's a good movie, the story is good enough to keep it worthy and the ending is predictable but nice.

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frei für eine neue Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • ITC Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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