

For Pete's Sake
1974-06-26 · 90 min · ★ 5.8
Henrietta Robbins borrows money from a loan shark to finance her husband's investment in the stock market. However, when their stock plummets, she scrambles to find a way to pay the money back.
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- Directors
- Peter Yates
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Barbra StreisandHenrietta 'Henry' Robbins
Michael SarrazinPete Robbins
Estelle ParsonsHelen Robbins
Molly PiconMrs. Cherry
William RedfieldFred Robbins
Louis ZorichNick
Heywood Hale BrounJudge Hiller
Richard WardBernie
Peter MamakosDominic
Vivian BonnellLoretta
Joseph MaherMr. Coates
Anne RamseyTelephone Lady
Herb ArmstrongInsurance Man
Fred StuthmanLoan OfficerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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