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Stanley and the Women
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Stanley and the Women

1991-11-28 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 6.5

Drama

Stanley Duke's life is thrown into chaos when his son is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and his home becomes a battleground for his past and present wives and other women.

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Creators
Nigel Kneale
Production companies
Central Independent Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

John ThawJohn ThawStanley Duke
Geraldine JamesGeraldine JamesDr Trish Collings
Sheila GishSheila GishNowell Hutchinson
Penny DowniePenny DownieSusan Duke
Michael ElphickMichael ElphickBert Hutchinson
Sian ThomasSian ThomasLindsey Lucas
Alun ArmstrongAlun ArmstrongRufus Hilton
Samuel WestSamuel WestStephen Duke
David LyonDr Cliff Wainwright
Donald ChurchillDonald ChurchillHarry Coote
Dafydd HywelDafydd HywelTaff Wyndham

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