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Message to My Daughter
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Message to My Daughter

1973-12-12 · 74 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · TV Movie

A confused teenager discovers a stack of tapes recorded years earlier by her dying mother.

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Directors
Robert Michael Lewis
Production companies
Metromedia Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaJanet Thatcher
Martin SheenMartin SheenJohn Thatcher
Kitty WinnKitty WinnMiranda Thatcher
Neva PattersonNeva PattersonMrs. Oliver
Mark SladeMark SladeDave Hanley
Jerry AyresSteve
King MoodyFrank
Richard McMurrayMr. Oliver
John CrawfordJohn CrawfordAbortionist
Lucille BensonLucille BensonWoman on Train
John LasellJohn LasellDoctor
Jan ShutanJan ShutanLorraine
Peg ShirleyPeg ShirleyMother on Train
Dick BalduzziDick BalduzziFather on Train
Della ThomasAbortionist's Contact

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