Cadillac Girls

Cadillac Girls

Cadillac Girls

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Cadillac Girls

"The road of life can be full of surprises."

1993

1h 36m

3.6(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

A woman and her delinquent rebellious teen daughter return to their small hometown after the death of the woman's distant father. Old wounds reopen quickly but they soon find a reason to stay. Will they find peace or more scars?

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Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Page

Jennifer Dale

Jennifer Dale

Sally

Benita Ha

Benita Ha

Dixie

Gregory Harrison

Gregory Harrison

Sam

Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Will

Creative team

Directed by: Nicholas Kendall
Written by: Peter Behrens

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