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When Friendship Kills
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When Friendship Kills

1996-02-19 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · TV Movie

Teenager Lexi Archer moves to Chicago with her newly divorced mother and befriends a popular girl at her new school, Jennifer. After Lexi's volleyball coach suggests that she lose weight, Jennifer reveals she is bulimic and the two girls decide to help each other, leading to disastrous consequences.

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Directors
James A. Contner
Production companies
O'Hara-Horowitz Productions, Libra Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lynda CarterLynda CarterKathryn Archer
Katie WrightLexi Archer
Josh TaylorJosh TaylorPeter Archer
Colleen WintonColleen WintonPamela Harnsberger
Kimberley WarnatKimberley WarnatJill Archer
Malcolm StewartMr. Harnsberger
Kevin McNultyKevin McNultyTed
Marley SheltonMarley SheltonJennifer Harnsberger
Tobias MehlerTobias MehlerJustin Phelps
Ryan ReynoldsRyan ReynoldsBen Colson
Sarah SawatskySarah SawatskySarah
Cathy MerrimanCoach Beth
Lochlyn MunroLochlyn MunroNick McKay
Nancy KerrNancy KerrPhoebe Wills
Jill TeedJill TeedJolene
Robin DouglasRobin DouglasDr. Walker
Andrew WheelerDr. Eden
Kristy CohenRose
Jerry WassermanJerry WassermanER Doctor

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