Starting Over
film by Pakula [1979]
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"Starting Over" is a 1979 American romantic comedy film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The movie stars Burt Reynolds as a recently divorced professor who moves to Boston. There, he begins a relationship with a preschool teacher, but his attempts at a new life are complicated by his ex-wife's persistent efforts to reconcile. The film also features Jill Clayburgh and Candice Bergen in key roles. Both Clayburgh and Bergen received Academy Award nominations for their performances in the film.1
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