A young nihilistic New Yorker copes with pervasive urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty water pipes, electrical blackouts, paranoia, and ethnic-racial conflict during a typical summer of the 1970s.

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Cast

Elliott Gould

Alfred Chamberlain

Marcia Rodd

Patsy Newquist

Vincent Gardenia

Carol Newquist

Elizabeth Wilson

Marge Newquist

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Jon Korkes

Kenny Newquist

John Randolph

Mr. Chamberlain

Doris Roberts

Mrs. Chamberlain

Lou Jacobi

Judge Stern

Donald Sutherland

Rev. Dupas

Alan Arkin

Lt. Practice

Elliott Gould — Alfred Chamberlain

Elliott Gould (born August 29, 1938) is an American actor. He began acting in Hollywood films during the 1960s, and has remained prolific ever since. Some of his most notable films include M*A*S*H and Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, for which he received an Oscar nomination. In recent years, he has starred as Reuben Tishkoff in Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, and Ocean's Thirteen.

Marcia Rodd — Patsy Newquist

Marcia Rodd (July 8, 1938 – December 27, 2025) was an American actress, singer, and director. After studying theatre at Northwestern University, she moved to New York City and began a successful career as a stage actress.

Vincent Gardenia — Carol Newquist

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