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Portnoy's Complaint

Portnoy's Complaint

Some book. Some movie.

During a session with his psychoanalyst, Alexander Portnoy rants about everything that is bothering him. His complaints include his childhood and his family with an emphasis on his mother, his sexual fantasies and the problems that he has with women, and his obsessive feelings about his Judaism.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Portnoy's Complaint
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 1972-06-19
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 4.5/10 (11 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Chenault Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7584
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Benjamin

Richard Benjamin

as Alexander Portnoy

Karen Black

Karen Black

as Mary Jane Reid a.k.a. Monkey

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

as Sophie Portnoy

Jack Somack

Jack Somack

as Jack Portnoy

Renée Lippin

Renée Lippin

as Hannah Portnoy

Jeannie Berlin

Jeannie Berlin

as Bubbles Girardi

Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

as Smolka

Lewis J. Stadlen

Lewis J. Stadlen

as Mandel (as Lewis Stadlen)

Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh

as Naomi

Jessica Rains

Jessica Rains

as Opening Girl

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Trailers & Clips

Portnoy's Complaint trailer (1972) Karen Black - scanned in 4K

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portnoy's Complaint?

Portnoy's Complaint is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1972-06-19.

Who are the main actors in Portnoy's Complaint?

The main cast includes Richard Benjamin, Karen Black, Lee Grant, Jack Somack, Renée Lippin, .

Where can I watch Portnoy's Complaint online?

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Is Portnoy's Complaint based on a true story?

Some book. Some movie.

What is the IMDb rating of Portnoy's Complaint?

Portnoy's Complaint has an IMDb rating of 4.5/10 based on 11 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Portnoy's Complaint?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Portnoy's Complaint?

The soundtrack was composed by Chenault Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Portnoy's Complaint filmed?

Portnoy's Complaint was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Portnoy's Complaint?

The total runtime of Portnoy's Complaint is 101 minutes.

Is Portnoy's Complaint suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Portnoy's Complaint?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Portnoy's Complaint.

Does Portnoy's Complaint have a post-credit scene?

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