Lovers and Other Strangers
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people at the wedding that are happy. Mike's brother Richie and his wife Joan are going through a divorce, which is upsetting his overly devout Catholic mother Beatrice. Also, Susan's father is carrying on an affair and her sex starved older sister Wilma is going through her troubles with her husband Johnny. All this is going on while Mike's best friend Jerry is trying to bed the maid of honor, Susan's cousin Brenda.
Lovers and Other Strangers is a 1970 comedy-drama that follows Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson as they prepare for their wedding, only to find themselves surrounded by relationship chaos among family and friends. The film weaves together multiple romantic entanglements—from a pending divorce to infidelity to sexual frustration—creating a darkly comedic portrait of love and marriage. Originally released in August 1970, it remains a sharp ensemble piece about the messy realities beneath wedding-day celebrations.
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Bea ArthurBea Vecchio
Bonnie BedeliaSusan Henderson
Michael BrandonMike Vecchio
Richard S. CastellanoFrank Vecchio
Bob DishyJerry
Harry GuardinoJohnny
Marian HaileyBrenda
Joseph HindyRitchie Vecchio
Anne JacksonKathy
Diane KeatonJoan Vecchio
Cloris LeachmanBernice Henderson
Anne MearaWilma
Gig YoungHal Henderson
Conrad BainConfession Priest- Charlotte JonesJohnny's Mother
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Lovers and Other Strangers — frequently asked
When was Lovers and Other Strangers released?
The film was released on August 12, 1970.
What is the main plot?
The story centers on Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson's wedding preparations, but their happiness is overshadowed by relationship troubles among their families, including a pending divorce, an affair, and romantic complications among friends.
What genres does it blend?
Lovers and Other Strangers combines comedy, drama, and romance to explore marriage and relationships through both humorous and serious moments.
Is this film still available to watch?
As a 1970 theatrical release, the film is available through various classic film channels, streaming services, and home video formats, though availability varies by region.
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