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 |
| Writing | Gillian Martin | Novel |
| Writing | Jon Avnet | Writer |
| Directing | Jon Avnet | Director |
| Production | Jon Avnet | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Larry Grusin | Writer |
| Production | Carol Schreder | Producer |
| Editing | Bill Yahraus | Editor |
| Production | Larry Grusin | Associate Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Edwin Butterworth | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Charles Gross | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Toni-Ann Walker | Hairstylist |
| Editing | John F. Burnett | Editor |
| Production | Polly Platt | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hallie Smith-Simmons | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stephen Robinette | Hairstylist |
| Art | Polly Platt | Production Design |
| Camera | Gayne Rescher | Director of Photography |
| Art | Tom Pedigo | Set Decoration |
| Production | Nancy Klopper | Casting |
| Directing | Betty Goldberg | Script Supervisor |