Only When I Laugh (1981) Only When I Laugh

Only When I Laugh ★★★ It Hurts Only When I Laugh 1981 (R) Neil Simon reworked his Broadway flop "The Gingerbread Lady" to produce this poignant comedy about the relationship between an aging alcoholic actress and her teenage daughters. 120m/C VHS. Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco, Joan Hackett, David Dukes, Kevin Bacon, John Bennett Perry; Director: Glenn Jordan; Writer: Neil Simon; Cameo: David Shire. Golden Globes '82: Support. Actress (Hackett).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1981
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 120
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1982 Golden Globes Support Actress
Credits
Role Name
Actor Kevin Bacon
Actor John Bennett Perry
Actor Marsha Mason
Actor Kristy McNichol
Actor David Dukes
Actor James Coco
Actor Joan Hackett
Cameo David Shire
Director Glenn Jordan
Writer Neil Simon