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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorTerry Marcel
WritersTerry Marcel, Ray Cooney, Gene Stone
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhy Not Stay For Breakfast?
About Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
The peaceful existence of a New York post-office clerk is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a heavily pregnant girl on his doorstep
Directed by Terry Marcel, Why Not Stay For Breakfast? leans on a strong ensemble — George Chakiris, Gemma Craven, Carinthia West — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1979.
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