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Between Two Women
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Between Two Women

1986-03-10 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · TV Movie

When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?

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Directors
Jon Avnet
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Farrah FawcettFarrah FawcettVal Petherton
Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstBarbara Petherton
Michael NouriMichael NouriHarry Petherton
Bridgette AndersenBridgette AndersenKate Petherton
Danny CorkillDanny CorkillSandy Petherton
Steven HillSteven HillTeddy Petherton
Terry O'QuinnTerry O'QuinnDr. Wallace
Kenneth DanzigerCharles
Carmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoRobert Walker
Jayne AtkinsonJayne Atkinson
Lora Staley
Angelica AndersenYoung Kate
Fran BennettFran BennettNight Nurse
Alexandra Borrie
Brandon CallBrandon Call
Jeffrey LampertJeffrey Lampert
Bronson PinchotBronson PinchotPhotographer
Cynthia Lea ClarkCynthia Lea ClarkICU Nurse (uncredited)
Freddie Dawson

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