The Couple Takes a Wife
Genres
Overview
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
73 min
Release Date
1972-12-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Bill Bixby
Jeff Hamilton
Paula Prentiss
Barbara Hamilton
Valerie Perrine
Jennifer Allen
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Tim Haldeman
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Helen Kleeb
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