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Maxie (1985)
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27 September 1985 (USA)
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When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells...
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Glenn Close | ... | Jan / Maxie | |
| Mandy Patinkin | ... | Nick | |
| Ruth Gordon | ... | Mrs. Lavin | |
| Barnard Hughes | ... | Bishop Campbell | |
| Valerie Curtin | ... | Miss Sheffer | |
| Googy Gress | ... | Father Jerome | |
| Michael Ensign | ... | Cleopatra Director | |
| Michael Laskin | ... | Commercial Director | |
| Lou Cutell | ... | Art Isenberg | |
| Nelson Welch | ... | Bartender | |
| Leeza Gibbons | ... | E.T. Reporter | |
| Evan White | ... | Channel 4 Announcer | |
| Harry Wong | ... | Mr. Chu | |
| Charles Douglas Laird | ... | Policeman | |
| David Sosna | ... | Assistant Director |
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Free Spirit
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98 min
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The name of the silent screen actress and ghost in Jack Finney's original novel Marion's Wall was Marion Marsh.
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Referenced in Invasion of the Body Snatchers... An Interview with Kevin McCarthy (1985) (TV)
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FREE SPIRIT
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Maxie is an absolutely delightful comedy based upon the 1973 novel by Jack Finney, `Marion's Wall'. Filmed primarily in San Francisco, this 1985 movie stars Glenn Close and Mandy Patinkin with the wonderful Ruth Gordon in a supporting role. Close plays a double role as Patinkin's wife, Jan, and as Maxie, a 20's vaudeville actress, who returns to this plane to occupy Jan's body. Glenn Close is really fabulous in these roles. This is a great movie based on the fact that it is a great story, with excellent acting. Maxie doesn't rely on massive special effects or inane contemporary music. It is classic comedy that leaves you feeling good when the film is over. This is 98 minutes of excellent entertainment that I would highly recommend.