Thursday's Game

• Directors: James L. Brooks; Robert Moore
• AMG Rating:
• Genre: Comedy Drama
• Movie Type: Buddy Film
• Main Cast: Bob Newhart, Gene Wilder
• Release Year: 1974
• Country: US
• Run Time: 99 minutes

Plot

James L. Brooks' Thursday's Game is a witty made-for-television comedy about two businessmen (Bob Newhart and Gene Wilder) who meet every Thursday night to play poker and discuss their professional and personal problems. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Cast

Jed Allan - Dick; John Archer - Mr. Wood; Ellen Burstyn - Lynne Evers; Sidney Clute - Camp Director; Gino Conforti - Mike; Norman Fell - Melvin Leonard; Valerie Harper - Ann Menzente; Cloris Leachman - Lois Ellison; Ric Mancini - Bartender; Bob Newhart - Marvin Ellison; Robert Sampson - Dave; Chris Sarandon - Counselor; Richard Schaal - Bob; Martha Scott - Mrs. Reynolds; Carol Worthington - Contestant; Dick Gautier - John; Rob Reiner - Joel Forrest; Nancy Walker - Mrs. Bender; Gene Wilder - Harry Evers; William Callaway - Cabbie; Charles Shull - Announcer

Credit

James L. Brooks - Director, Robert Moore - Director, Frederic Steinkamp - Editor, Billy Goldenberg - Composer (Music Score), Joseph Biroc - Cinematographer, Lew Gallo - Producer, James L. Brooks - Producer, James L. Brooks - Screenwriter