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Between Two Women (1986)

1986-03-10 · 1h 35m · EN
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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?

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Jon AvnetDirector, WriterLarry GrusinWriter

Top billed cast

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Farrah FawcettFarrah FawcettVal PethertonColleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstBarbara PethertonMichael NouriMichael NouriHarry PethertonBridgette AndersenBridgette AndersenKate PethertonDanny CorkillDanny CorkillSandy PethertonSteven HillSteven HillTeddy PethertonTerry O'QuinnTerry O'QuinnDr. WallaceKenneth DanzigerKenneth DanzigerCharlesCarmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoRobert WalkerJayne AtkinsonJayne AtkinsonLora StaleyLora StaleyAngelica AndersenAngelica AndersenYoung Kate

Keywords

Terminal illnessStroke

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityTerminal Illness · StrokeDialogue densityDramaDirector preference105900Actor preference196203 · 132157 · 141013Country preferenceUs

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What is Between Two Women about?

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?

How long is Between Two Women?

Between Two Women has a runtime of 95 minutes.