Second Thoughts (1983 film)

Second Thoughts

Company type	Film
Industry	Film industry
Founded	1983
Founder	Lawrence Turman (director and producer)
Products	Comedy-drama film

Second Thoughts is a 1983 American comedy-drama film helmed by director Lawrence Turman, featuring performances by Lucie Arnaz, Craig Wasson, Ken Howard, and Anne Schedeen. This project marked Turman's second directorial effort, following his extensive experience primarily as a producer.

Plot

The narrative focuses on Amy, a lawyer who finds herself the object of affection from two men: Will, a street musician who is also her client, and John Michael, her ex-boyfriend. Central to the plot is Amy's pregnancy with Will's child and the resulting competition between the two men for her love.

Cast

• Lucie Arnaz as Amy
• Craig Wasson as Will
• Ken Howard as John Michael
• Anne Schedeen as Janis
• Arthur Rosenberg portraying Dr. Eastman
• Peggy McCay in the role of Dr. Carpenter
• Tammy Taylor as Sharon
• James O'Connell playing Chief Staab
• Louis Giambalvo as Sergeant Cabrillo
• Alex Kubik in the role of Officer Behnke
• Charles Lampkin portraying Judge Richards
• Michael Prince as Alfred Venable
• Susan Duvall as Trudy
• Larry David appearing as Monroe Clark
• Joseph Whipp in the role of Jailer
• Annette McCarthy as Nurse

Production

Principal photography commenced in late 1981 and concluded by February 1982, with a significant portion filmed on location in Santa Fe. Notably, Lucie Arnaz opted to participate in this film instead of Poltergeist, motivated by the desire for a more substantive acting opportunity.

Reception

The Los Angeles Times critiqued the film for its lack of enduring resonance, commenting that it "doesn't warrant a second thought."

External links

• Second Thoughts at TCMDB
• Second Thoughts at BFI