The April Fools
"He has a wife. She has a husband. With so much in common they just have to fall in love."
Originally released in 1969. The April Fools is a drama/comedy film. directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, and Peter Lawford
Synopsis
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend an innocent night in New York becoming more and more attracted to each other, so that when Catherine announces she intends to leave her husband and return to Paris, Howard asks to go along too.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Lemmon
as Howard Brubaker
Catherine Deneuve
as Catherine Gunther
Peter Lawford
as Ted Gunther
Jack Weston
as Potter Shrader
Myrna Loy
as Grace Greenlaw
Charles Boyer
as Andre Greenlaw
Kenneth Mars
as Les Hopkins
Melinda Dillon
as Leslie Hopkins
Harvey Korman
as Matt Benson
Sally Kellerman
as Phyllis Brubaker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinema Center Films
- Jalem Productions
- Cinema Center 100 Productions
- National General Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The April Fools about?
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend...
Who directed The April Fools?
The April Fools was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
How long is The April Fools?
The April Fools has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The April Fools released?
The April Fools was released on May 28, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The April Fools?
The main cast of The April Fools includes Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford, Jack Weston, Myrna Loy.