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Comme au bon vieux temps

Original title: Seems Like Old Times
  • 1980
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
11K
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Comme au bon vieux temps (1980)
Trailer for this comedy starring Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn
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FarceComedyRomance

Wrongfully accused of a bank robbery, a writer seeks the help of his ex-wife, who is now married to the soon-to-be Attorney General of California.Wrongfully accused of a bank robbery, a writer seeks the help of his ex-wife, who is now married to the soon-to-be Attorney General of California.Wrongfully accused of a bank robbery, a writer seeks the help of his ex-wife, who is now married to the soon-to-be Attorney General of California.

  • Director
    • Jay Sandrich
  • Writer
    • Neil Simon
  • Stars
    • Goldie Hawn
    • Chevy Chase
    • Charles Grodin
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Sandrich
    • Writer
      • Neil Simon
    • Stars
      • Goldie Hawn
      • Chevy Chase
      • Charles Grodin
    • 77User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Goldie Hawn
    Goldie Hawn
    • Glenda Parks
    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Nicholas Gardenia
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Ira Parks
    Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume
    • Fred
    Harold Gould
    Harold Gould
    • Judge John Channing
    George Grizzard
    George Grizzard
    • Governor
    Yvonne Wilder
    Yvonne Wilder
    • Aurora De La Hoya
    T.K. Carter
    T.K. Carter
    • Chester
    Judd Omen
    Judd Omen
    • Dex
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Bee Gee
    Bill Zuckert
    Bill Zuckert
    • Gas Station Attendant
    Jerry Houser
    Jerry Houser
    • Gas Station Attendant
    David Haskell
    • Policeman
    Chris Lemmon
    Chris Lemmon
    • Policeman
    Ed Griffith
    • Policeman
    Joseph Runningfox
    Joseph Runningfox
    • Thomas
    • (as Joseph Running Fox)
    Ray Tracey
    • Robert
    Fay Hauser
    Fay Hauser
    • Anne
    • Director
      • Jay Sandrich
    • Writer
      • Neil Simon
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    jberlin11797

    Goldie and Chevy: That Match Made In Heaven

    It is, count'em, 25 years of my loyal fanship to Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase, through thick and thin. "Foul Play" is their first go-round, and "Seems Like Old Times" is equally as timeless and great.

    For the over 1000 times I have watched "Foul Play" and "Seems Like Old Times," I feel warm, giddy, and romantic every time as I look at this beautiful and funny pair. However, in "Seems Like Old Times," they are divorced. Hawn is the pretty but confused lawyer divorced from klutzy, easygoing novelist Chase turned bank-robbing fugitive and currently married to prim D.A. Charles Grodin. In fact, Hawn is so liberal she aids illegal aliens, a kleptomaniacal black chauffer, and faces the ultimate dilemma: Should she take in her ex-husband and come back and have fun with him or should she stay with her humorless current husband. Both men love her. Chase scoots under every bed due to intimidation by Grodin. Grodin does everything to get rid of Chase. Chase still has loving feelings for Hawn. This causes Hawn titilation, even insomnia with Chase hiding out in their house. When the two men finally meet, sparks fly. Not only do they get into a fistfight during dinner, but a court case looms over. Naturally, Grodin prosecutes Chase and Hawn defends him. Hawn wins. Chase kisses Hawn in front of an exasperated Grodin. Then Hawn and Grodin go away. They have car trouble, and Hawn unexpectedly gets to Chase's cabin in a rainstorm. She smiles at him. But that is the ending. Still, despite some flaws, "Seems Like Old Times" is a timeless small movie for those who want to laugh and fall in love. But why did it flop? Was it hard to accept Hawn and Chase as divorced? But the chemistry is still there, whether they get married or split up. Sure there are several romantic screen teams, such as Hanks and Ryan, Powell and Loy, and Hepburn and Tracy, but it is Hawn and Chase who do it for me and, of course, they are not married to each other in real life, but are married in spirit on screen.
    8Idocamstuf

    Good old fashioned screwball comedy

    This movie just gave me a good feeling. The chemestry between Hawn, Grodin, and Chase was great. Chevy Chase like always has some very funny slapstick moments. The movie kind of got unfairly thrown into the Chevy Chase's pile of flops(Under The Rainbow, Modern Problems, Deal Of The Century, ect.), this is som much better than all of those, I even thought it was better than Foul Play. If you like

    Chevy Chase or Goldie Hawn, watch this movie.
    Rick-135

    A very cute film:

    This movie is great. Very funny and the whole cast is very enjoyable but the GREAT Goldie Hawn stands out.
    10severe_td

    Excellent, excellent, EXCELLENT comedy!

    While "Airplane!" is widely regarded as the best comedy of 1980, this gem is often overlooked.

    This movie has too many hilarious scenes to count, and contains many clever one-liners that will leave you rolling. The humor here isn't always obvious and in-your-face, but it's lurking within nearly every line in every scene.

    The wacky set of characters add flair to the well-written storyline. This is one comedy which never gets old or boring, from beginning to end.

    Stars Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Charles Grodin are at their best, while the supporting cast also does an excellent job. This is a well made comedy in all aspects. It is perplexing how this one fell below the radar.

    Keep in mind that this movie is not really aimed at the stupid. If you need to be hit over the head with jokes in order to recognize them, this isn't the movie for you. At the same time, the movie is not pretentious, and the humor is not hidden. If you can appreciate its deadpan tone, you will find it to be hilarious.
    10ksf-2

    FUN movie, great cast, great lines. Remake....

    Every line is a hilarious pun or joke. Seems to be a remake of Talk of the Town (black and white movie, 1942), which was more of a drama than a comedy. Same plot of "love triangle", based on help from an old flame, up against an adversary running for public office, who is trying to avoid bad press. The hero, wrongly accused, even uses the same hiding places throughout the flick. Yvonne Wilder steals the show as the house-keeper Aurora, who runs a tight ship amid all the confusion of the pack of dogs always running around; She speaks her mind yelling things "under her breath". It isn't any Shakespeare, but its all around fun for all ages, and has a clever screenplay. Charles Grodin is the dour, serious husband who is trying to hold his position as Husband. The chemistry between Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn is amazing, and you can sense the conflict that the married Goldie Hawn feels as she tries to avoid falling back in love with Chevy Chase. Some great one-liners from Chevy Chase - he seems to be answering his own question half the time, and the jokes are for the benefit of the audience and Chevy himself.

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    • Trivia
      Paul McCartney wrote and recorded an ultimately unused song as the title track for this movie.
    • Goofs
      During the dinner party with the governor, the dogs race out of the bedroom, and the St. Bernard comes out from behind the camera, knocking into it causing the picture to shake.
    • Quotes

      Judge John Channing: Mr. Gardenia, will you answer a question for me please?

      Nick Gardenia: If I can be of any help in this case, Judge, it's my pleasure.

      Judge John Channing: Mr. Gardenia, were you apprehended or did you surrender?

      Nick Gardenia: Surrendered.

      Dist. Atty. Ira J. Parks: He was apprehended.

      Glenda Gardenia Parks: He was apprehended after he surrendered.

      Dist. Atty. Ira J. Parks: He didn't surrender to me, therefore he was apprehended.

      Glenda Gardenia Parks: He was *going* to surrender to my husband after dinner. I told him to wait in the kitchen.

      Judge John Channing: [Drops pencil in disgust] And did you wait in the kitchen, Mr. Gardenia?

      Nick Gardenia: No, I had to serve dinner.

      Judge John Channing: Wait a minute. You served dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Parks?

      Nick Gardenia: And the Governor.

      Judge John Channing: The Governor? *Our* Governor?

      Nick Gardenia: I didn't ask him. He looked like our governor.

      Dist. Atty. Ira J. Parks: Your Honor, I think our guest list is totally irrelevant to the charges. I mean, if we're gonna get into such trivialities, we might as well discuss what was served.

      Nick Gardenia: Chicken pepperoni, your Honor. The Governor seemed to enjoy it if it has any bearing on the case.

      Judge John Channing: Hold it hold it, hold it. Just - would you hold it? Are you telling me that while every police officer in the state of California was looking for you, you were serving dinner to the District Attorney, his wife and the Governor?

      [Chuckles in disbelief]

      Judge John Channing: How is that possible?

      Nick Gardenia: Well, you have to prepare everything in advance.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Jazz Singer/Seems Like Old Times/A Change of Seasons/Resurrection (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      The High and the Mighty
      (uncredited)

      Music by Dimitri Tiomkin

      Portion whistled by Chevy Chase

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1981 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Como en los viejos tiempos
    • Filming locations
      • Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA(bank robbery)
    • Production company
      • Rastar Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,995,918
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,995,918
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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