Andy (film)
| Andy | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Richard C. Sarafian |
| Written by | Richard C. Sarafian |
| Produced by | Richard C. Sarafian |
| Starring | Norman Alden Tamara Daykarhanova Zvee Scooler Ann Wedgeworth Murvyn Vye |
| Cinematography | Ernest Caparros |
| Edited by | Aram Avakian |
| Music by | Robert Prince |
Production company | Deran Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Andy is a 1965 American drama film written, produced, and directed by Richard C. Sarafian and starring Norman Alden.[1][2] It was Sarafian's first directing credit for a feature film.[3]
Plot
Cast
- Norman Alden as Andy Cliadakis
- Tamara Daykarhanova as Mrs. Cliadakis
- Zvee Scooler as Mr. Cliadakis
- Murvyn Vye as bartender
- Warren Finnerty as Sanovich
- Ann Wedgeworth as Margie
- William Griffis as Kennedy
- Al Nesor as Sommerville
- Sudie Bond
- Cindy Grover
- Judith Lowry
- Lou Martini as longshoreman
Production
The film was a "quasi-autobiographical piece," derived from Sarafian's memories of his early days in New York City. Sarafian had been working on the screenplay for years with his wife Joan Altman. It was financed for $300,000 by Universal Pictures under its short-lived "New Horizons" program for up-and-coming filmmakers.[4]
Sarafian's brother-in-law Robert Altman wanted the rights to the film, which he planned to direct with Dan Blocker in the lead role. Sarafian refused, which led to a permanent split between the two men.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Andy". American Film Institute Catalog. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "The New York Times". January 22, 1965. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ^ "Richard C. Sarafian, Hollywood director, dies at 83". The Washington Post. September 23, 2013. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b McGilligan, Patrick (July 15, 1989). Robert Altman: Jumping Off the Cliff. Macmillan. pp. 236–238. ISBN 978-0-312-30467-6.