Terms of Endearment

Terms of Endearment is a 1983 American drama film and romantic comedy. It tells the story of a mother and daughter whose relationship is tense at best. The movie was adapted by James L. Brooks from the novel by Larry McMurtry.

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1983 - American - Drama film - Romantic comedy - James L. Brooks - Larry McMurtry

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Actor Jack Nicholson's character, astronaut Garrett Breedlove, was not in the original novel. The part was created for Burt Reynolds, but he was already committed to make another movie, so the part went to Nicholson. Jennifer Jones and Sissy Spacek were the original choices for the mother and daughter roles.

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Jack Nicholson's - Astronaut - Burt Reynolds - Jennifer Jones - Sissy Spacek

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