In Praise of Older Women

In Praise of Older Women is a Canadian film directed by George Kaczender. It is based on Stephen Vizinczey's book In Praise of Older Women. Plot András Vayda (Tom Berenger) grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.s during World War II. Disappointed by the girls his age, he meets Maya (Karen Black), a married woman in her 30s, who tutors him in love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women whom András will meet through his teenage and young adult life. Cast Tom Berenger as András Vayda Karen Black as Maya Susan Strasberg as Bobbie Helen Shaver as Ann MacDonald Marilyn Lightstone as Klari Alexandra Stewart as Paula Marianne McIsaac as Julika Alberta Watson as Mitzi Ian Tracey as Andras Vajda Jr Monique Lepage as The Countess Louise Marleau as Woman in Elevator Henry Ramer, Narrator (voice) Production The film was shot from 12 September to 18 October 1977. The film was initially budgeted at $890,000, but cost $1.5 million, with $300,000 coming from the Canadian Film Development Corporation.