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If Things Were Different
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If Things Were Different

1980-01-16 · 100 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · TV Movie

A woman tries to cope with her husband's emotional instability while also juggling a career as a local TV show director, her motherly duties, and an extramarital affair.

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Directors
Robert Michael Lewis
Production companies
Bob Banner Associates, Worldvision
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Suzanne PleshetteSuzanne PleshetteJanet Langford
Tony RobertsTony RobertsMichael Boden
Arte JohnsonArte JohnsonAllen Dunn
Chuck McCannChuck McCannFarmer Frank
Dan ShorDan ShorEric Langford
Sherrie WillsTracy Langford
Don MurrayDon MurrayRobert Langford
Alice HirsonAlice HirsonKaren Evans
Paul KentPaul KentCharlie Evans
Donald HottonDonald HottonDr. Kailen
Jane MilmoreJane MilmoreCourtney
Ray SingerBurt Mellor
Robert AyersTechnical Director
Jonathan EstrinHal
Barbara HarrisBarbara Harris1st Nurse
Kathleen BrackenKathleen Bracken2nd Nurse
John FinnJohn FinnAttendant
James PadnosOrderly
Gary L. SeybertTattered Man

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