Comedy · United States of America · 1970 · 1h 22m

Where’s Poppa?

Where’s Poppa? poster
Director
Carl Reiner
Cast
George Segal as Gordon Hocheiser Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Hocheiser Ron Leibman as Sidney Hocheiser Trish Van Devere as Louise Callan Barnard Hughes as Colonel Hendricks Vincent Gardenia as Coach Williams
Crew
Jack Priestley — Director of Photography Chic Ciccolini — Editor Bud Molin — Editor Jack Elliott — Original Music Composer Robert Klane — Screenplay Robert Klane — Novel
Tagline

The tush scene alone is worth the price of admission.

Synopsis

When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure.

Trailer Where’s Poppa? — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
motherrapesibling relationshipbased on novel or bookdark comedysenilitycaretakerincestnursing homeoedipus complex
Key Collaborators
Carl Reiner Director Jack Priestley Director of Photography Chic Ciccolini Editor Bud Molin Editor Jack Elliott Original Music Composer Robert Klane Screenplay Robert Klane Novel Jerry Tokofsky Producer Marvin Worth Producer Albert Wolsky Costume Design
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