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Better Late Than Never

  • 1983
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
188
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David Niven, Art Carney, and Catherine Hicks in Better Late Than Never (1983)
Comedy

Two men show up claiming to be the grandfather of a child heiress.Two men show up claiming to be the grandfather of a child heiress.Two men show up claiming to be the grandfather of a child heiress.

  • Director
    • Bryan Forbes
  • Writers
    • Gwen Davis
    • Bryan Forbes
  • Stars
    • David Niven
    • Art Carney
    • Maggie Smith
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    188
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Writers
      • Gwen Davis
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Stars
      • David Niven
      • Art Carney
      • Maggie Smith
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Nick Cartland
    Art Carney
    Art Carney
    • Charley Dunbar
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Miss Anderson
    Catherine Hicks
    Catherine Hicks
    • Sable
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Bertie Hargreaves
    Melissa Prophet
    Melissa Prophet
    • Marlene
    Kimberley Partridge
    • Bridget
    George Hilsdon
    George Hilsdon
    • Butler
    Claude Coppola
    • Louis
    Marie Marczack
    • Nanny
    John Rico
    John Rico
    • Club Manager
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    • Doctor
    Jacqueline Doyen
    • Head Nurse
    Patrick Le Barz
    • Hotel Receptionist
    • (as Patrick Lebarz)
    Marco Martinozzi
    • Hotel Receptionist
    Pierre Agil
    • Cab Driver
    John Tamset
    • Yacht Captain
    Charles Burnell
    • Barman
    • Director
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Writers
      • Gwen Davis
      • Bryan Forbes
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    • Trivia
      Much of the filming of this movie took place in Monte Carlo, not far from David Niven's home, a villa called "La Fleur du Cap Mansion", located in the Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat region where many rich people lived. This French Riviera house is where Niven resided during the final years of his life. This movie was shot close to Niven's house due to his failing health.
    • Quotes

      Bridget: I'd like men to fight over *me*! I'd make them very jealous and then they'd kill each other for love.

      Miss Anderson: I'm sure. But before you reach that happy state would you just finish your greens.

      Bridget: How can you be so awful, Anderson? I'm talking about love and all you can think about is ugly things like greens.

      Miss Anderson: Well, that's life, Bridget; it's seldom a bowl of cherries. Most of the time it's strained spinach.

    • Connections
      References Mary Poppins (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      A TIME TO CARE
      Lyrics by Al Jarreau
      Music by Henry Mancini
      Sung by Al Jarreau

    User reviews4

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    9/10

    A very nice film from the 1980's

    This film barely if ever turns up on TV. It has never been given a DVD release, but it was released on Key Video in 1984 on VHS. David Niven and Art Carney are great to see in this film. Lionel Jeffries is quit funny as Hargreves the somewhat absent minded attorney. Maggie Smith turns in a nice performance as the governess. The film was directed by Bryan Forbes, who made such wonderful films in the 1960's like the Wrong Box, and the L shaped Room. The film was produced by David Niven Jr. I remember seeing David Niven on the Merv Griffen Show talking about working with his son as producer. The photography of Niece is absolutely beautiful. I hope to see this film get the DVD release it deserves. ****
    • Tony Rome
    • May 23, 2010
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    • Release date
      • April 15, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Opa kommt selten allein
    • Filming locations
      • Alpes-Maritimes, France
    • Production companies
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Paragon Films Ltd.
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,731
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,164
      • Apr 17, 1983
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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