Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter

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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter

1979

1h 28m

9.4(5 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

A woman, who had left home 20 years previously under acrimonious circumstances, finds out that she is terminally ill. She returns home and tries to rebuild her relationship with her embittered mother before she dies.

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10 featured cast members

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Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Lucy Mason

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Abigail Mason

Ford Rainey

Ford Rainey

Mr. Meecham

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Wally Ball

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Dr. Henry Blodgett

Royal Dano

Royal Dano

Mr. Willis

Kate Riehl

Mrs. Brighton

Krishan Timberlake

Louis Spencer

Renee McDonell

Joan Spencer

Sally Kemp

Sally Kemp

Mildred Sloate

Creative team

Directed by: Milton Katselas
Written by: Michael De Guzman
Produced by: Rick Rosenberg
Robert W. Christiansen

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