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A Private Matter (1992)

1992-06-20 · 1h 32m · EN
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The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

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William NicholsonWriterJoan Micklin SilverDirector

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Sissy SpacekSissy SpacekSherri FinkbineAidan QuinnAidan QuinnBob FinkbineEstelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsMary ChessenSheila McCarthySheila McCarthyDiane CallaghanLeon RussomLeon RussomSteve MorrisXander BerkeleyXander BerkeleyPeter ZennerJeff PerryJeff PerryRandall EverettNoley ThorntonNoley ThorntonCarol CallaghanWilliam H. MacyWilliam H. MacyPsychiatristCarla GuginoCarla GuginoMary BethAllison MackAllison MackTerri FinkbineAtanas IlitchAtanas IlitchSecurity Guard

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Based on a true storyWoman directorBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Woman Director · Based On True StoryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference395469Actor preference109191 · 121135 · 40799Country preferenceUs

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What is A Private Matter about?

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

How long is A Private Matter?

A Private Matter has a runtime of 92 minutes.