Between Two Women (1986)
Overview
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?
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.643 |
Directed By
Jon Avnet
Crew
Jon Avnet
Jon Avnet
Larry Grusin
Jon Avnet
Gillian Martin
Carol Schreder
Hallie Smith-Simmons
Stephen Robinette
Charles Gross
John F. Burnett
Edwin Butterworth
Larry Grusin
Toni-Ann Walker
Polly Platt
Bill Yahraus
Polly Platt
Betty Goldberg
Gayne Rescher
Nancy Klopper
Tom Pedigo
TOP CAST
Farrah Fawcett
Val Petherton
Colleen Dewhurst
Barbara Petherton
Michael Nouri
Harry Petherton
Bridgette Andersen
Kate Petherton
Danny Corkill
Sandy Petherton
Steven Hill
Teddy Petherton
Terry O'Quinn
Dr. Wallace
Kenneth Danziger
Charles
Carmen Argenziano
Robert Walker
Angelica Andersen
Young Kate
Fran Bennett
Night Nurse
Bronson Pinchot
Photographer
Cynthia Lea Clark
ICU Nurse (uncredited)
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