You Can Thank Me Later

Synopsis

Shirley Cooperberg heads a Montreal Jewish family. During her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital — failed writer Eli, neurotic Susan, and successful theatrical producer Edward. An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities.

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Key crew

• Shimon DotanDirector
• Oren SafdieScreenplay
• Walter Christian RotheOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Ellen BurstynShirley Cooperberg
• Amanda PlummerSusan Cooperberg
• Mary McDonnellDiane
• Ted LevineEli Cooperberg
• Mark BlumEdward Cooperberg
• Geneviève BujoldJoelle
• Jacob TierneySimon Cooperberg
• Roc LaFortuneTV Repairman
• Macha GrenonLinda
• Geneviève BrouilletteNurse
• Dorothée BerrymanMarie Josée
• Brigid TierneyChelsea

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