There's Always Vanilla

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There's Always Vanilla

"Every woman knows why the wrong man is irresistible!"

1971

1h 33m

4.6(27 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

A young man returns home to Pittsburgh and moves in with an older woman, on whom he begins to rely on for emotional and financial support.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Judith Ridley

Lynn Harris

Raymond Laine

Chris Bradley

Johanna Lawrence

Terri Terrific

Richard Ricci

Michael Dorian

Roger McGovern

Mr. Bradley

Ron Jaye

Fox

Bob Wilson

TV Network Executive

Louise Sahene

Samantha

S. William Hinzman

Drunk guy in bar

Russell Streiner

TV beer commercial director

Creative team

Directed by: George A. Romero
Written by: Rudy Ricci
Produced by: John A. Russo
Russell Streiner

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