Murphy's Romance is a 1985 American romantic-comedy film directed by Martin Ritt. The screenplay by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch was based on the 1980 novella by Max Schott. The film stars Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, and Corey Haim, and was produced by Laura Ziskin for Field's production company Fogwood Films. The film's theme song, "Love for the Last Time", is performed by Carole King.
| Director | Martin Ritt |
| Produced by | Laura Ziskin |
| Screenplay by | Harriet Frank Jr, Irving Ravetch |
| Based on | the novella by, Max Schott |
| Starring | Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, Corey Haim |
| Music | Carole King |
| Cinematography | William A. Fraker |
| Edited by | Sidney Levin |
| Production, company | Fogwood Films |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Released | December 25, 1985 |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Box office | $30,762,621 |
| Netflix ID | 60000055 |
About Murphy's Romance
A newly-divorced woman named Emma moved to Arizona with hopes of making a living by training and boarding horses along with her son Jake. While living there, the single mother is struggling to make ends meet however she meets a man name Murphy, who helps them out financially and emotionally. As everything begins to work out, an unexpected visitor will change everything.
Achievement of Murphy's Romance
This film was based on the 1980 novella "Murphy's Romance"by Max Schott, however the movie's storyline was altered. The movie grossed over $30,867,525 in box office sales. Actor James Garner received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) during the Golden Globes award ceremony in 1986.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Murphy's Romance
Films directed by Martin Ritt.. Films shot in Arizona.
Latest information about Murphy's Romance updated on July 28 2021.
