In Praise of Older Women
1978, English. Directed by George Kaczender.
The story that turned on millions of PLAYBOY Magazine readers in the October issue.
Andras Vayda grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.'s during World War II. Disappointed by girls of his age, he meets Maya, a married women in her thirties, who tutors him in the lessons of love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women that Andras will meet through his teenage and young adult life.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George KaczenderDirector
- Karen BlackMaya
- Tom BerengerAndras Vayda
- Susan StrasbergBobbie
- Helen ShaverAnn MacDonald
- Marilyn LightstoneKlari
- Alexandra StewartPaula
- Marianne McIsaacJulika
- Alberta WatsonMitzi
- Ian TraceyAndras Vayda Jr.
- Monique LepageThe Countess
- Louise MarleauWoman in Elevator
- Jill FrappierLady Teacher
Details
- Released
- 22 September 1978
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Paul Gottlieb
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In Praise of Older Women runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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In Praise of Older Women isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Praise of Older Women?
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Who directed In Praise of Older Women?
In Praise of Older Women (1978) was directed by George Kaczender and stars Karen Black, Tom Berenger, Susan Strasberg.