Marvin & Tige
"Sometimes it takes a friend to make the pieces fit"
Originally released in 1985. Marvin & Tige is a drama film. directed by Eric Weston.
Starring John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, and Gibran Brown
Synopsis
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Marvin Film Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvin & Tige about?
Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that...
Who directed Marvin & Tige?
Marvin & Tige was directed by Eric Weston.
How long is Marvin & Tige?
Marvin & Tige has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Marvin & Tige released?
Marvin & Tige was released on March 8, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marvin & Tige?
The main cast of Marvin & Tige includes John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown, Denise Nicholas, Fay Hauser.