A film about humanity.
Judah Rosenthal (Martin Landau) is a wealthy, revered as a pillar of society. But his world begins to crumble around him when his mistress of many years (Anjelica Houston) threatens to expose their affair & Judah's questionable financial deals to his loving, unsuspecting wife (Claire Bloom). Desperate, he seeks the advice of both his brother Jack (Jerry Orbach) who has dubious ties to the mob & one of his patients, Rabbi Ben (Sam Waterston)- who is going blind. Jack suggests that the problem be taken care of "permanently" while the Rabbi tells Judah he should come clean in the eyes of God & take a chance & tell his wife. Judah doesn't take any chances- & he chooses to get rid of Dolores.