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55 Steps

2018-03-01 · 115 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

The inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese, a mental illness patient herself, who brings a class action suit to give competent mental patients the right to have a say in their medication while they're in a hospital, and Colette Hughes, the lawyer appointed to her case.

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Directors
Bille August
Production companies
Elsani Film, Potemkino Port, MMC Movies, Mass Hysteria Entertainment, Aloe Entertainment, BNP Paribas Fortis, ChickFlick Productions
Countries
Belgium, United States of America, Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterEleanor Riese
Hilary SwankHilary SwankColette Hughes
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborMort Cohen
Johan HeldenberghJohan HeldenberghRobert
Michael CulkinMichael CulkinJudge Farelly
Tim PlesterTim PlesterRobbie
Jonathan KerriganJonathan KerriganDr. Bardy
Vincent RiottaVincent RiottaJames Adams
Anneika RoseAnneika RoseMargie
Richard RiddellRichard RiddellArno
AnnaCoreyAnnaCoreyTiff - Jogger
Richard LaingRichard LaingBen Clandon
Tim AhernTim AhernRadio Host
Florence BellFlorence BellKaren Winkle
Angelique FernandezAngelique FernandezFriendly Nurse
Patrick SimonsLawyer in Court
Steve Warky NunezSteve Warky NunezPedestrian
Liza RossLiza RossMatron
Priscilla WittmanPriscilla WittmanSerious Nurse
Kathleen RenishKathleen RenishFemale Attendant

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