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The World Is Full of Married Men

The World Is Full of Married Men

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The World Is Full of Married Men

"For Better. For Worse..."

1979

1h 42m

5.0(5 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

David Cooper works in advertising but spends more time on his love life despite the fact that he is married. When his wife Linda discovers his girlfriends, she decides to get revenge by having an affair.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

David Cooper

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Linda Cooper

Georgina Hale

Georgina Hale

Lori

Gareth Hunt

Gareth Hunt

Jay

Anthony Steel

Anthony Steel

Conrad

Jean Gilpin

Jean Gilpin

Miss Field

Helli Louise

Helli Louise

Paul's Backing Group

Emma Ridley

Lucy

Roy Scammell

Roy Scammell

Jeff Spencer

Alison Elliot

Alison Elliot

Sharon

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Young
Written by: Jackie Collins
Produced by: Malcolm Fancey
Oscar Lerman

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