Chapter Two Movie Summary and Review

Movie Summary for Chapter Two

Chapter Two Movie Brief

This ‘70s movie stars Marsha Mason in an Oscar nominated performance.

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Film Plot For Chapter Two

Based on the famous play by Neil Simon, the movie Chapter Two tells the story of George Schneider (James Caan), a writer whose wife recently passed away. One day, his brother Leo (Joseph Bologna) gives him the phone number of one Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason.) The pair end up hitting it off really well, until eventually, the memory of George’s first wife comes between the two of them.

Chapter Two is a wonderful film that gives us hope that there may just be a second chance for love in life.

Cast of Chapter Two Film

George Schneider – James Caan
Jennie MacLaine – Marsha Mason
Leo Schneider – Joseph Bologna
Faye Medwick – Valerie Harper
Lee Michaels – Alan Fudge
Owen Michaels – Judy Farrell
Marilyn – Debra Mooney
Customs Officer – Isabel Cooley
Elderly Lady in Bookstore – Imogene Bliss
Maitre’D – Barry Michlin
Gary – Ray Young
Waiter – Greg Zadikov
Waiter – Dr. Paul Singh
Waiter – Sumant
Electric Girl – Cheryl Bianchi

Chapter Two Movie Trivia Items

Neil Simon based Chapter Two on his marriage to Mason; thus, she is essentially playing herself in the film.

Chapter Two was later spoofed on the popular television show Saturday Night Live when Bill Murray “reviewed” the film on a Weekend Update sketch.

Oscar Awards:

Marsha Mason won the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for the movie Chapter Two.

70's Film Facts:

The Film Chapter Two was released on January 1, 1979 and earned $30,000,000 in ticket sales in US theatres.

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