

For the Love of Nancy
1994-10-02 · 100 min · ★ 7.1
The parents of an anorexic woman fight to save her life.
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- Directors
- Paul Schneider
- Production companies
- Vin Di Bona Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tracey GoldNancy Walsh
Jill ClayburghSally Walsh
Cameron BancroftPatrick
Mark-Paul GosselaarTommy
Michael MacRaeUncle Tommy
Garwin SanfordDr. Partana
William DevaneTom
Deanna MilliganDebbie
Kevin McNultyGeorge Sabbath
Teryl RotheryLenore Molee
Colin CunninghamIntern
Glynis DaviesFranny
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