Character Relationships in Paternity
Buddy Evans (played by Burt Reynolds) is a protagonist in Paternity.
Maggie (played by Beverly D'Angelo) appears in Paternity.
Larry (played by Norman Fell) appears in Paternity.
Kurt (played by Paul Dooley) appears in Paternity.
Jenny Lofton (played by Lauren Hutton) appears in Paternity.
Celia (played by Juanita Moore) appears in Paternity.
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Character Relationship Map: Paternity
Paternity (1981) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Buddy Evans
(played by Burt Reynolds) — protagonist
Maggie
(played by Beverly D'Angelo) — supporting
Larry
(played by Norman Fell) — supporting
Kurt
(played by Paul Dooley) — supporting
Jenny Lofton
(played by Lauren Hutton) — supporting
Celia
(played by Juanita Moore) — supporting
Key Relationships
Buddy Evans → Maggie
(Professional Surrogate Arrangement)
Buddy Evans → Jenny Lofton
(Conflict Misunderstanding)
Larry → Kurt
(Alliance Teammate)
Buddy Evans → Kurt
(Alliance Assistant)
Buddy Evans → Larry
(Alliance Assistant)
Buddy Evans → Celia
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A bachelor's transactional quest for fatherhood evolves into genuine love and family commitment.
Plot Progression
The Bachelor's Dilemma
The Surrogate Agreement
Conflict and Resentment
Love and Family
Directed by David Steinberg
Paternity (1981) · 5.1/10 · comedy
