Taglines: The love he had been searching for was the love he left behind.
If Ever I See You Again movie storyline. Bob Morrison (Joe Brooks) is a successful composer of TV commercial jingles who has become rich from his work, allowing him to make a good life in New York City for himself and his two young children. However, Bob is frustrated with having to conform his music to the ideas of executives such as Lawrence who are often eccentric or rude. Bob secretly envies his old friend David, who has lived in relative poverty for years while pursuing a career as a classical pianist.
David’s sacrifices are now starting to pay off with a concert at Carnegie Hall, and he is also happily married, while Bob has been a widower for some years (the death of his wife is strongly implied, although not shown or stated directly). Bob never got over his college girlfriend, Jennifer Corly, who slept with him briefly in college and then, saying she wasn’t ready for a serious commitment, broke up with him and dated another man.
Bob and his assistant Mario travel to Los Angeles for one day to meet two movie producers for whom Bob hopes to score a film. While there, Bob learns that Jennifer is living in Malibu, calls her and visits her at home shortly before he has to leave. Jennifer has become a painter, is still beautiful and unmarried, and seems attracted to Bob, even kissing him goodbye at the airport. Bob falls in love with her all over again.
Back in New York just before Christmas, Bob’s frustrations lead him to decide with his partner Steve Warner to close down their jingle-writing business, thus putting Mario out of a job. However, before Bob can inform Mario, Mario makes a grateful speech thanking Bob for all Bob has done for him, leaving Bob feeling too guilty to speak further. Bob then learns the producers are seriously considering hiring him, but that they insist he come to Los Angeles to record music for the final audition. Bob reluctantly agrees to go, although he prefers to work from New York.
If Ever I See You Again is a 1978 American romantic drama film about a composer who rekindles his relationship with a former girlfriend. It stars Joe Brooks, who also co-wrote, produced, directed, and scored the film, and Shelley Hack. The film’s theme song, “If Ever I See You Again”, was a moderate hit for Roberta Flack, reaching #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Track listing
Side 1:
“If Ever I See You Again” (Vocal) – Jamie Carr (4:16)
“California” (Group) – Joe Brooks (3:33)
“Something To Sell” – Joe Brooks (2:12)
“When It’s Over” (Instrumental) – Joe Brooks (3:18)
“Christmas Song” (Version 2) – Joe Brooks (2:28)
Side 2:
“When It’s Over” (Vocal) – Joe Brooks (3:18)
“If Ever I See You Again” (Jennifer’s House) – Joe Brooks (4:42)
“Wake Up” – Joe Brooks (0:52)
“Walk To Jennifer’s House/California” – Joe Brooks (7:10)
Side 3:
“Come Share My Love” – Joe Brooks (3:40)
“EKG Machine” – Joe Brooks (0:41)
“California” (Slow Instrumental) – Joe Brooks (3:12)
“If Ever I See You Again” (Instrumental) – Joe Brooks (4:16)
“Christmas Song” (Montage) – Joe Brooks (3:55)
Side 4:
“California” (Slow Vocal) – Joe Brooks (3:12)
“When It’s Over” (Montage) – Joe Brooks (3:18)
“David’s Concert” – Kenny Karen (1:57)
“Boulevard & Backroads” – Joe Brooks (3:05)
“Come Share My Love” – Debby Boone (3:44)
If Ever I See You Again (1978)
Directed by: Joe Brooks
Starring: Joe Brooks, Shelley Hack, Jimmy Breslin, Jerry Keller, George Plimpton, Kenny Karen, Caroline Mignini, Shannon Bolin, Danielle Brisebois, Branch Emerson, Susan Rubenstein
Screenplay by: Joe Brooks, Martin Davidson
Cinematography by: Adam Holender
Film Editing by: Rick Shaine
Art Direction by: Don Gilman
Music by: Joe Brooks
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Columbia Pictures
Release Date: May 24, 1978 (United States)
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