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8.1/10   297 votes
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Writers:
John Gay (writer)
Robert Oliphant (book)
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Release Date:
3 February 1982 (USA) more
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Plot:
An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins more
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A charming look on the light and dark sides of old age. more (4 total)

Cast

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Bette Davis ... Esther McDonald Cimino
Penny Fuller ... Mrs. Polanski

Christopher Guest ... Philip Ryan
George Hearn ... George Cimino
Graham Jarvis ... Leach
Alexa Kenin ... Karen Cimino
Keenan Wynn ... Barney Fellman
Paul Roebling ... Roger Desmond
LeRoy Schulz ... Harold Cimino
Walter Marsh ... Dr. Mitchell
Celeste Insell ... Nurse Graham
Fran Gebhard ... Gloria Cimino

Karen Austin ... Alice Cimino

Anna Hagan ... Social Service Dir.
Antony Holland ... Judge Schultz
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Brazil:92 min | USA:100 min
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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
A charming look on the light and dark sides of old age., 1 February 2002
Author: trakl from Hamburg, Germany

In a very sympathetic and sensitive manner this fine little TV-movie portrays the difficulties of old age - and the problems that arise when the younger generation has to make a decision: what shall we do when our grandparents can't manage their lives any more. Bette Davis is very touching as she struggles for her self-responsibility. The film has many aspects, even love between older people, which gives it an additional touch of romance. Though the pacing is at times somewhat slow, this is not a flaw. It contributes to the overall atmosphere - the light and dark sides of old age.

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