Where's Poppa? is a 1970 American black comedy film based on the 1970 novel by Robert Klane and starring George Segal, Ruth Gordon, Ron Leibman, and Trish Van Devere. The plot revolves around the troubled relationship between a lawyer (Segal) and his senile mother (Gordon), who keeps interfering with his love life. The film was directed by Carl Reiner, whose son Rob Reiner had a role in an early performance. Others in the cast include Paul Sorvino, Rae Allen, Vincent Gardenia and Garrett Morris. The film was re-released in 1975, under the title Going Ape, and maintains a cult following.
Where's Poppa? (1970)
Directed by Carl Reiner
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Black Comedy Film, Satire |
Release Date - Nov 10, 1970 |
Run Time - 82 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$1,000,000
Themes
Tags
Caretaker, Dark Comedy, Film Based On Literature, Incest, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Nursing Home, Oedipus Complex, Rape, Senility
Attributes
Filming Location: New Jersey, New York City
Narrative Location: New York City
Narrative Location: New York City
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Alternate Titles
Como Livrar-me de Mamãe
BR
Gdzie jest tatuś?
PL
Going Ape
US
Hvor er farmand?
DK
Poikamiehen painajaiset
FI
Senza un filo di classe
IT
Var är poppa? sa käringen
SE
Where's Poppa?
, AU, MX, GB, US
Yo quiero a mamá, pero...
AR
¿Dónde está papá?
ES
パパはどこ?
JP