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A Perfect Couple is a 1979 film directed by Robert Altman. An older man, played by Paul Dooley, tries romancing a younger woman, played by Marta Heflin. She is part of a travelling band of bohemian musicians who perform gigs in outdoor arenas around the country. He joins them on the road and tries to fit into their communal lifestyle. The film features multiple musical numbers. The role of Sheila Shea was originally written for Sandy Dennis. Paul Dooley was seriously allergic to cats though, and when cat-lover Dennis would come to the script readings with up to five cats at a time, he was... MORE

A Perfect Couple is a 1979 film directed by Robert Altman. An older man, played by Paul Dooley, tries romancing a younger woman, played by Marta Heflin. She is part of a travelling band of bohemian musicians who perform gigs in outdoor arenas around the country. He joins them on the road and tries to fit into their communal lifestyle. The film features multiple musical numbers. The role of Sheila Shea was originally written for Sandy Dennis. Paul Dooley was seriously allergic to cats though, and when cat-lover Dennis would come to the script readings with up to five cats at a time, he was briefly hospitalized. As a result, Allan Nicholls re-wrote the role of Sheila Shea from an Earth Mother type to the young singer/groupie played by Marta Heflin. (Please note that songs listed here, and in the movie credits, cannot always be found on CD soundtracks. Please check CD track details for confirmation.) "Romance Concerto (Adieu Mes Amis)" — by Thomas Pierson & Allan Nicholls "Somp'ins Got A Hold On Me" — by Tony Berg & Ted Neeley "Hurricane" — by Tony Berg, Ted Neeley & Allan Nicholls "Week-End Holiday" — by Allan Nicholls, B.G. Gibson & Tony Berg "Won't Somebody Care" — by Tony Berg & LESS