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A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
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A Piano for Mrs. Cimino

1982-02-03 · 100 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · TV Movie

An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs.

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Directors
George Schaefer
Production companies
Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisEsther McDonald Cimino
Penny FullerPenny FullerMrs. Polanski
Christopher GuestChristopher GuestPhilip Ryan
George HearnGeorge HearnGeorge Cimino
Graham JarvisGraham JarvisLeach
Alexa KeninAlexa KeninKaren Cimino
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnBarney Fellman
Paul RoeblingPaul RoeblingRoger Desmond
LeRoy SchulzHarold Cimino
Walter MarshDr. Mitchell
Celeste InsellCeleste InsellNurse Graham
Fran GebhardGloria Cimino
Karen AustinKaren AustinAlice Cimino
Anna HaganAnna HaganSocial Services Director
Antony HollandAntony HollandJudge Schultz
David PetersenDavid PetersenMr. Hartman
Ted StidderMr. Anderson
Joan PantonMrs. Nash
Cathryn JohnstonMrs. Wohlsteader
Barbara TremainMrs. Yeager

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