On this day, February 18, 1983, the romantic comedy Lovesick premiered in theaters. Directed by Marshall Brickman, the film starred Dudley Moore as a psychiatrist who falls in love with one of his patients, played by Elizabeth McGovern. The supporting cast included legendary actors Alec Guinness and John Huston, adding a touch of classic Hollywood charm to the film.
The story followed Dr. Saul Benjamin (Moore), a respected psychiatrist who begins developing romantic feelings for his patient, a dilemma that puts both his career and ethics to the test. As he struggles with his emotions, he starts receiving ghostly advice from the spirit of Sigmund Freud (played by Alec Guinness).
Despite its intriguing premise and strong performances, Lovesick only managed to break even at the box office, earning $10.1 million against its $10.1 million budget. While it wasn’t a major hit, the film remains an interesting entry in Dudley Moore’s filmography, blending romance, comedy, and a touch of the supernatural.
Fun fact: Alec Guinness, best known for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, took on the role of Sigmund Freud in Lovesick, offering humorous yet philosophical advice from beyond the grave.
Trivia question: What 1981 comedy made Dudley Moore a Hollywood star and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor?
The story followed Dr. Saul Benjamin (Moore), a respected psychiatrist who begins developing romantic feelings for his patient, a dilemma that puts both his career and ethics to the test. As he struggles with his emotions, he starts receiving ghostly advice from the spirit of Sigmund Freud (played by Alec Guinness).
Despite its intriguing premise and strong performances, Lovesick only managed to break even at the box office, earning $10.1 million against its $10.1 million budget. While it wasn’t a major hit, the film remains an interesting entry in Dudley Moore’s filmography, blending romance, comedy, and a touch of the supernatural.
Fun fact: Alec Guinness, best known for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, took on the role of Sigmund Freud in Lovesick, offering humorous yet philosophical advice from beyond the grave.
Trivia question: What 1981 comedy made Dudley Moore a Hollywood star and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor?
