On this day May 22, 1981, The Four Seasons premiered in theaters starring Alan Alda and Carol Burnett. The film follows three middle-aged couples whose long-standing friendships are tested over the course of seasonal vacations together. As relationships shift and personalities clash, the story offers a smart and emotional look at marriage, friendship and midlife change.
Directed by Alan Alda, who also wrote the screenplay, the movie was a major success, grossing over 50 million dollars on a 6.5 million dollar budget. Its strong performances, thoughtful humor and real-life themes resonated deeply with audiences in the early 80s.
Fun fact: The success of The Four Seasons led to a short-lived TV adaptation in 1984 starring Jack Weston and Tony Roberts.
Directed by Alan Alda, who also wrote the screenplay, the movie was a major success, grossing over 50 million dollars on a 6.5 million dollar budget. Its strong performances, thoughtful humor and real-life themes resonated deeply with audiences in the early 80s.
Fun fact: The success of The Four Seasons led to a short-lived TV adaptation in 1984 starring Jack Weston and Tony Roberts.
