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Goodbye, Columbus (1969)

“Every father's daughter is a virgin.”

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Plot

In the bustling heart of New York, Neil Klugman, a self-reliant Jewish librarian, encounters the enchanting Brenda Patimkin, a pampered Jewish American Princess deeply entrenched in the affluent world her parents have meticulously crafted for her. Their chance encounter sparks a magnetic attraction that transcends the boundaries of their vastly contrasting worlds. Neil, opting to live with his Jewish aunt in New York rather than with his parents in Arizona, values his independence, while Brenda thrives in the opulent embrace of her well-off family. As their relationship unfolds, it becomes an exploration of the chasm between their backgrounds. Their passionate affair intensifies, igniting a series of revelations that underscore the stark differences between their lives. On one side, there is Neil's self-sufficiency and on the other, Brenda's familial dependency. Their love story, however, is not without its antagonists. Brenda's mother grows increasingly hostile towards Neil, adding tension to their already complex relationship. "Goodbye, Columbus" is a tale of love caught in the crossfire of social disparity, a poignant exploration of how two people from different worlds navigate their shared desire, and the emotional upheavals that come with it.

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Goodbye, Columbus is a comedy movie featuring Mari Gorman and directed by Larry Peerce.

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