Portnoy's Complaint
"Some book. Some movie."
Originally released in 1972. Portnoy's Complaint is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ernest Lehman.
Starring Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, and Lee Grant
Synopsis
During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Benjamin
as Alexander Portnoy
Karen Black
as Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey
Lee Grant
as Sophie Portnoy
Jack Somack
as Jack Portnoy
Renée Lippin
as Hannah Portnoy
Jeannie Berlin
as Bubbles Girardi
Kevin Conway
as Smolka
Lewis J. Stadlen
as Mandel (as Lewis Stadlen)
Jill Clayburgh
as Naomi
Jessica Rains
as Opening Girl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Chenault Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portnoy's Complaint about?
During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexu...
Who directed Portnoy's Complaint?
Portnoy's Complaint was directed by Ernest Lehman.
How long is Portnoy's Complaint?
Portnoy's Complaint has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Portnoy's Complaint released?
Portnoy's Complaint was released on June 19, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Portnoy's Complaint?
The main cast of Portnoy's Complaint includes Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant, Jack Somack, Renée Lippin.