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Resurrection

Resurrection

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Resurrection

"It's not supposed to happen. Be there when it does."

1980

1h 43m

6.5(48 votes)

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal other people. She becomes an unwitting celebrity, the hope of those in desperate need of healing, and a lightning rod for religious beliefs and skeptics.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Edna

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Cal

Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Esco

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

John Harper

Clifford David

Clifford David

George

Pamela Payton-Wright

Pamela Payton-Wright

Margaret

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Joe

Eva Le Gallienne

Eva Le Gallienne

Grandma Pearl

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Kathy

Madeleine Sherwood

Madeleine Sherwood

Ruth

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Written by: Lewis John Carlino
Produced by: Renée Missel
Howard Rosenman

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