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Sometimes just being a woman is an act of courage...
4.6 / 10 IMDb March 20, 1979 1h 47m
A young woman's summer in New York includes working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, her return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all amidst the horrors of the 1950s, from news of the Rosenbergs' execution to sleazy disc jockeys and predatory college boys.
Director
Runtime
1h 47m
Release Date
March 20, 1979
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Marilyn Hassett
as Esther Greenwood
Julie Harris
as Mrs. Greenwood
Anne Jackson
as Dr. Nolan
Barbara Barrie
as Jay Cee
Robert Klein
as Lenny
Donna Mitchell
as Joan
Mary Louise Weller
as Doreen
Jameson Parker
as Buddy Willard
Thaao Penghlis
as Marco
Scott McKay
as Mr. Gilling
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Meg Mundy
as Bea Ramsey
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Carole Monferdini
as Hilda
Debbie McLeod
as Betsy
Elizabeth Hubbard
as Vikki St. John
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Karen Howard
as Toni LaBouchere
Margaret Hall
as Jane McLode
Christine Estabrook
as Student Editor
Nicholas Guest
as Young Man in Cafeteria
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