Norman... Is That You?
| Norman... Is That You? | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | George Schlatter |
| Produced by | George Schlatter |
| Screenplay by |
Ron Clark Sam Bobrick George Schlatter |
| Based on |
Norman, Is That You? by Ron Clark Sam Bobrick |
| Starring |
Redd Foxx Pearl Bailey Dennis Dugan Michael Warren |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Edited by | George Folsey, Jr. |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer United Artists |
Release dates | September 29, 1976 |
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Norman... Is That You? is an American 1976 film starring Redd Foxx and Pearl Bailey and based on the play Norman, Is That You?[1] The film version changes the locale from New York City to Los Angeles and substitutes an African American family for a Jewish family in the original play.[1]
Overview
Ben Chambers arrives in Los Angeles to seek consolation from his son, Norman. Ben is upset and confused after his wife abandons the family dry-cleaning business in Tucson and runs away to Mexico with her brother-in-law. Ben Chambers discovers his son is gay after he finds Norman's lover, Garson, in the bedroom. While dealing with the abandonment of his wife, Ben tries to understand his son's orientation. After an altercation, with Norman, due to Ben hiring a prostitute for Norman, Ben forms a bond with Garson.
Cast
- Redd Foxx as Ben Chambers
- Pearl Bailey as Beatrice Chambers
- Dennis Dugan as Garson Hobart
- Michael Warren as Norman Chambers
- Tamara Dobson as Audrey
- Vernee Watson-Johnson as Melody (as Vernée Watson)
- Jayne Meadows as Adele Hobart
- George Furth as Mr. Sukara - Bookstore Clerk
- Sergio Aragonés as Desk Clerk
- Sosimo Hernandez as Desk Clerk
- Wayland Flowers as Larry Davenport
References
- 1 2 Eder, Richard (September 30, 1976). "Movie Review Norman... Is That You? (1976)". The New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2009.