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Unnatural Causes (1986) (TV)
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10 November 1986 (USA) moreGenre:
DramaPlot:
Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
Compelling and believable moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Ritter | ... | Frank Coleman |
 | Alfre Woodard | ... | Maude DeVictor |
 | Patti LaBelle | ... | Jeanette Thompson |
 | John Vargas | ... | Fernando 'Nando' Sanchez |
| Frederick Allen | ... | Kid |
| Richard Anthony Crenna | ... | Soldier |
| Jonathan Welsh | ... | Dr. Lester |
| Luba Goy | ... | Rena |
 | John Sayles | ... | Lloyd |
| Roger Steffens | ... | Golub |
 | Richard Yearwood | ... | Vincent |
| Dee McCafferty | ... | Eddie |
| Leslie Carlson | ... | Bob (as Les Carlson) |
| Eugene Clark | ... | Roberts |
| Ernest Perry Jr. | ... | Hand |
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120 min (including commercials)Country:
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EnglishColor:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USAFAQ
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Fans of the late John Ritter, as well as fans of good television in general, would be well advised to check this film out, particularly as it is now fairly easy to find on DVD. The movie focuses on the story of a VA caseworker (Alfre Woodard, in a terrific performance) who champions the cause of a Vietnam vet (Ritter) stricken with cancer caused by Agent Orange. Ritter's performance is totally believable and has not been overpraised. (Hard to believe that four years after this movie aired, Ritter was doing movies like PROBLEM CHILD.) Where he and Woodard are concerned, actors have won Oscars for far lesser work. And catch Woodard in a great role before she began getting typecast as sanctimonious authority figures. Highly recommended - and what with the current world events, this film is just as relevant as ever.