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Separate Ways (1981)

She needed his love- but had to leave home to get it

Drama

A wife unhappy in her marriage begins an affair with an art student, unaware that her husband, a race driver, is also having an affair.

Release Date
May 1, 1981
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
4.7/10 (10 votes)

Director: Howard Avedis

Cast: Karen Black, Tony Lo Bianco, Arlene Golonka, Monte Markham, David Naughton, Jack Carter, Sharon Farrell, William Windom

Production: Hickmar Productions, Crown International Pictures
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Separate Ways

Separate Ways

She needed his love- but had to leave home to get it

She needed his love- but had to leave home to get it

4.7
92 min

A wife unhappy in her marriage begins an affair with an art student, unaware that her husband, a race driver, is also having an affair.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/1/1981
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Cast

Karen Black

as Valentine Colby

Tony Lo Bianco

as Ken Colby

Arlene Golonka

as Annie Donahue

Monte Markham

as Cliff Johnson

David Naughton

as Jerry Lansing

Jack Carter

as Barney Brodsky

Sharon Farrell

as Karen Haskell

William Windom

as Huey Block

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Separate Ways about?

A wife unhappy in her marriage begins an affair with an art student, unaware that her husband, a race driver, is also having an affair.

How long is Separate Ways?

1h 32m

When was Separate Ways released?

May 1, 1981

Who directed Separate Ways?

Howard Avedis

Who stars in Separate Ways?

Karen Black, Tony Lo Bianco, Arlene Golonka

What genre is Separate Ways?

Drama

What is Separate Ways rated?

R

Is Separate Ways available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV