"1 Woman Became 2, 2 Women Became 3, 3 Women Became 1."

1977

2h 4m

7.2(306 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two co-workers, one a vain woman and the other an awkward teenager, share an increasingly bizarre relationship after becoming roommates.

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Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Shelley Duvall

Mildred "Millie" Lammoreaux

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Sissy Spacek

Mildred "Pinky" Rose

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Janice Rule

Willie Hart

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Robert Fortier

Edgar Hart

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Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Rose

Directing

John Cromwell

Mr. Rose

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Sierra Pecheur

Ms. Bunweill

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Craig Richard Nelson

Doctor Maas

Editing

Maysie Hoy

Doris

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Belita Moreno

Alcira

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Leslie Ann Hudson

Polly

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Patricia Ann Hudson

Peggy

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Beverly Ross

Deirdre Black

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John Davey

Doctor Norton

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Carmen Baptiste

Rehab Patient (uncredited)

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Mary Carver

Nurse (uncredited)

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Dennis Christopher

Soda Delivery Boy (uncredited)

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Barrie Youngfellow

Nurse Connie (uncredited)

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Bo Byers

Policeman #1 (uncredited)

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