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About the Film

Year

1982

Rating

R

Genre

Drama

Running Time

106 MIN

Synopsis

One of today's most gifted and brilliant actresses, Jill Clayburgh, brings her special sensitivity to the role of Barbara Gordon, a successful television documentary producer who became hopelessly dependent on tranquilizers. But this is much more than a story of addiction and withdrawal; it is an examination of the success syndrome that affects the lives of people whose career triumphs are achieved at great personal sacrifice. It is the dramatic and suspenseful story of one woman's survival in a battle for her sanity- and her life. In this urgent quest, she must discover her inner strength, independence, and ability to be truly happy.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Jill Clayburgh

Barbara Gordon

Geraldine Page

Jean Martin

Dianne Wiest

Julie Addison

Joe Pesci

Roger

Nicol Williamson

Derek Bauer

About the Crew

Director

Jack Hofsiss

Producer

David Nicksay

Producer

David Rabe

Producer

Scott Rudin

Producer

Edgar Scherick

Writer

David Rabe

Music Scoring

Stanley Silverman