Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1986 · 1h 35m

Between Two Women

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Director
Jon Avnet
Cast
Farrah Fawcett as Val Petherton Colleen Dewhurst as Barbara Petherton Michael Nouri as Harry Petherton Bridgette Andersen as Kate Petherton Danny Corkill as Sandy Petherton Steven Hill as Teddy Petherton
Crew
Gayne Rescher — Director of Photography John F. Burnett — Editor Bill Yahraus — Editor Charles Gross — Original Music Composer Jon Avnet — Writer Larry Grusin — Writer
Synopsis

When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?

Mood & Themes
terminal illnessstroke
Key Collaborators
Jon Avnet Director Gayne Rescher Director of Photography John F. Burnett Editor Bill Yahraus Editor Charles Gross Original Music Composer Jon Avnet Writer Larry Grusin Writer Gillian Martin Novel Carol Schreder Producer Polly Platt Production Design
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