The Marriage Fool

The Marriage Fool

1998•1h 36m•6.9/10

ComedyDramaRomanceTV Movie

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.9/10(4)

Recently widowed after 41 years of marriage, Frank Walsh meets the outgoing Florence, sparking joy back into his life again. However, there is clear disapproval of her from his grown children, especially his eldest son Robert. As Frank and Florence grow closer in their relationship, Robert begins to change his perspective on their commitment and devotion to one another.

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Production

Grossbart Barnett Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Frank Walsh

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

Florence

John Stamos

John Stamos

Robert Walsh

Teri Polo

Teri Polo

Susan Prescot

Kevin Frank

James Walsh

Arlene Mazerolle

Darlene Walsh

Michael McMurtry

Michael McMurtry

Steven Walsh

Christina Collins

Joy Walsh

Mary Moore

Linda

Johanna Nicosia

Johanna Nicosia

Wendy Ferris

Sally Willis

Tina (Florence's Daughter)

Dawn Greenhalgh

Dawn Greenhalgh

Lydia

Paul Soles

Paul Soles

Warren

Ted Simonett

Falco (Robert's Boss)

Steve Behal

Charlie

Cliff Saunders

Cliff Saunders

John

Bruce Deller

Mr. Peprocki (Neighbor)

Charles Matthau

Charles Matthau

Salesperson

April Morgan

Secretary (uncredited)

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