| Director | Sidney Poitier |
|---|---|
| Budget | $30 million |
| Box office | $25.4 million |
Elliot Hopper is a workaholic widower who is about to land the deal of a lifetime at work, which he hopes will win him a promotion and a company car. After he forgets his daughter Diane's birthday, he attempts to make it up to her by promising her she can have his car when he secures the deal at work on the coming Thursday.