Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.
Gene Hackman's character and a woman are shown in bed, naked, but they are talking more than anything. They are covered for the most part. However, it is obvious that they are physically involved as well (i.e. some petting, a bit of kissing).
profanity
There is some profanity--"hell" (5-10 times); "g-damnit" (1-2 times), but overall there is very little profanity. The stronger words are towards the end of the film.
