Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter(1979)
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter Synopsis
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.
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Milton Katselas, released on May 13, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Bette Davis, Gena Rowlands, Ford Rainey and Donald Moffat. Viewers rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Milton Katselas
- Writers:
- Michael De Guzman
- Producers:
- Rick Rosenberg, Robert W. Christiansen
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Chris/Rose Productions
- Status:
- Released
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Lucy Mason
Gena Rowlands
as Abigail Mason
Ford Rainey
as Mr. Meecham
Donald Moffat
as Wally Ball
Whit Bissell
as Dr. Henry Blodgett
Royal Dano
as Mr. Willis
- Kate Riehl
Kate Riehl
as Mrs. Brighton
- Krishan Timberlake
Krishan Timberlake
as Louis Spencer
- Renee McDonell
Renee McDonell
as Joan Spencer
Sally Kemp
as Mildred Sloate
- Don Fosse
Don Fosse
as Bartender
- Son Salo
Son Salo
as Third Kid
Key crew
Directed by Milton Katselas, written by Michael De Guzman, produced by Rick Rosenberg and Robert W. Christiansen.
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?
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The main cast of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979) includes Bette Davis, Gena Rowlands, Ford Rainey, Donald Moffat and Whit Bissell. The film was directed by Milton Katselas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter released?
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter was released on May 13, 1979 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter worth watching?
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979) holds an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.