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Paternity

PG19811h 34mDavid Steinberg
IMDb 4.9 · Metacritic 45

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"He wants YOU to have his baby!"

Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.

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What is Paternity (1981) about?

Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.

Who stars in Paternity?

Paternity stars Burt Reynolds (Buddy Evans), Beverly D'Angelo (Maggie), Norman Fell (Larry), Paul Dooley (Kurt), Elizabeth Ashley (Sophia Thatcher). The film was directed by David Steinberg.

How long is Paternity?

Paternity has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is Paternity worth watching?

Paternity holds an IMDb rating of 4.9/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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