Between Two Women (1986)
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?
Director: Jon Avnet
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Farrah Fawcett as Val Petherton |
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Colleen Dewhurst as Barbara Petherton |
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Michael Nouri as Harry Petherton |
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Bridgette Andersen as Kate Petherton |
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Danny Corkill as Sandy Petherton |
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Steven Hill as Teddy Petherton |
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Terry O'Quinn as Dr. Wallace |
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Kenneth Danziger as Charles |
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Carmen Argenziano as Robert Walker |
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Jayne Atkinson as |
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Lora Staley as |
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Angelica Andersen as Young Kate |
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Fran Bennett as Night Nurse |
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Alexandra Borrie as |
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Brandon Call as |
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Jeffrey Lampert as |
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Bronson Pinchot as Photographer |
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Cynthia Lea Clark as ICU Nurse (uncredited) |
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Freddie Dawson as |
| Directing | Jon Avnet | Director |
| Writing | Jon Avnet | Writer |
| Writing | Larry Grusin | Writer |
| Writing | Gillian Martin | Novel |
| Production | Jon Avnet | Executive Producer |
| Production | Carol Schreder | Producer |
| Production | Polly Platt | Co-Producer |
| Production | Larry Grusin | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Charles Gross | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | John F. Burnett | Editor |
| Editing | Bill Yahraus | Editor |
| Art | Polly Platt | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Edwin Butterworth | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stephen Robinette | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hallie Smith-Simmons | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Toni-Ann Walker | Hairstylist |
| Camera | Gayne Rescher | Director of Photography |
| Production | Nancy Klopper | Casting |
| Art | Tom Pedigo | Set Decoration |
| Directing | Betty Goldberg | Script Supervisor |