Mixed Company
Originally released in 1974. Mixed Company is a comedy/drama film. directed by Melville Shavelson.
Starring Barbara Harris, Joseph Bologna, and Lisa Gerritsen
Synopsis
Kathy Morrison (Harris), mother of three, who helps run a "color-blind" adoption program, wants to have another biological child. Her husband, Pete (Bologna), the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, finds out he can't produce another child. Kathy thinks about adopting a boy, Frederic "Freddie" Wilcox, and Pete does not want to adopt a boy who happens to be black. When he relents, Freddie's arrival causes an upheaval in the Morrison's neighborhood, their school, and family. Kathy's answer is to adopt another child, in this case two, a war-traumatized half-Vietnamese girl, Quan Tran, and a Hopi boy, Joe. The new extended family must now learn to live together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Llenroc Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mixed Company about?
Kathy Morrison (Harris), mother of three, who helps run a "color-blind" adoption program, wants to have another biological child. Her husband, Pete (Bologna), the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, fi...
Who directed Mixed Company?
Mixed Company was directed by Melville Shavelson.
How long is Mixed Company?
Mixed Company has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Mixed Company released?
Mixed Company was released on October 18, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mixed Company?
The main cast of Mixed Company includes Barbara Harris, Joseph Bologna, Lisa Gerritsen, Tom Bosley, Ruth McDevitt.