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Director:
Writers:
Colin Higgins (writer)
Shirley MacLaine (writer)
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Release Date:
18 January 1987 (USA) more
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Plot:
The supposed true story of Shirley MacClaine's experience with a spiritual awakening. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations more
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Cast

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Shirley MacLaine ... Herself

Charles Dance ... Gerry Stamford

John Heard ... David Manning
Anne Jackson ... Bella Abzug

Jerry Orbach ... Mort Viner
Fabia Drake ... Bookshop Owner
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Cynthia Lea Clark ... Patron
Stefan Ekman ... Lars
Jenny Gago ... Maria
Richard Gaines ... Party Guest
Sture Johannssen ... Himself
Elizabeth Keeme
Anki Lidén ... Brigitta
Jim McGrath
Elisabeth Nordkvist
Kevin Ryerson ... Himself
Kathryn Skatula ... Katerina
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Additional Details

Runtime:
235 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Shirley MacLaine: I can't go to your event with you.
Bella Abzug: Why not?
Shirley MacLaine: Because I'm going to South America to look for extraterrestrials.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) more

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13 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
Unusual TV, 19 November 2003
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Author: harry-76 from Cleveland, Ohio

Shirley MacLaine in 1987 had the skill and courage to both write and star in a supposed autobiographical miniseries delineating her spiritual journey.

Such topics as guides, reincarnation, and self discovery are plunged into with abandon by MacLaine. Having read her book upon which this script is based, I appreciate her creativity, imagination, and tenacity to bring this challenging project to fruition.

What I don't readily grasp is the volume of unique metaphysical occurrences that the heroine is alleged to have had. For one example: an extended car ride in the dead of night at top speed, down a narrow forest trail while dodging trees right and left--with none but "spirit" operating the vehicle.

While it makes for dramatic tv, it does stimulate wonder as to where actual facts leave off and creative writing begins. As for many profound questionings tackled, these touch us all and are part of the human spiritual quest.

Many viewers, however, may lack an intense interest in this subject to stick with it throughout its lengthy two-part running time. Those who do may well be rewarded with an intriguing introduction into New Age philosophy.

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