Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979)
Overview
An abusive sexual relationship between a white spinster schoolteacher and a young black janitor in 1956 Kansas complicates her struggle to come to grips with her sexuality and emotions.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.626 |
Directed By
Marvin J. Chomsky
Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
William Inge
Polly Platt
Álex Phillips Jr.
James D. Bissell
Rita Roland
Michael Lee Gradison
Robert S. Lecky
Raymond Stross
Ernest Gold
Herbert Simon
Victor G. Lands
Hank McCann
Tom Rasmussen
Roy Stannard
Michael Kusley
Mario Di Salvio
Kate Tilley
Dino Ganziano
TOP CAST
Anne Heywood
Evelyn Wyckoff
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Steiner
Robert Vaughn
Dr. Neal
Earl Holliman
Ed Eckles
Carolyn Jones
Beth
Ronee Blakley
Betsy
Dorothy Malone
Mildred
Doris Roberts
Marie
John Lafayette
Rafe Collins
Jocelyn Brando
Mrs. Hemmings
R.G. Armstrong
Mr. Hemmings
Dana Elcar
Havermeyer
J. Patrick McNamara
Chest Rollins
Gary Prendergast
Marlon
Rip Clark
Henry
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