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Before Women Had Wings (1997)

TV Movie  -  TV_14 96 min  -  Drama
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Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie... See full summary »

Director:

Lloyd Kramer

Writer:

Connie May Fowler

Stars:

Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Barkin and Tina Majorino
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Cast

Cast overview:
Oprah Winfrey ...
Zora Williams
Ellen Barkin ...
Glory Marie Jackson
Tina Majorino ...
Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson
Julia Stiles ...
Phoebe Jackson
John Savage ...
Billy Jackson
Burt Young ...
Louis Ippolito
William Lee Scott ...
Hank Jackson
Louis Crugnali ...
L.J. Ippolito
David Hart David Hart ...
Sheriff
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Alcoholic Billy reflects on his country-music career that never happened and beats his wife Glory Marie, also a drunk. Grown-up son Hank has moved away, but teenaged Phoebe and sensitive nine-year-old Bird have to live in the bleak alcoholic atmosphere. Problems escalate after a tragic event. The three females move into a trailer where the girls are subjected to a torrent of abuse from their mom. Fortunately, benign Miss Zora appears like a guardian angel to lift their spirits. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Alcoholism | 1960s | Child Abuse

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One of them brought her into this world. The other gave her life.

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Oprah Winfrey Presents: Before Women Had Wings See more »

Filming Locations:

Ojai, California, USA

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Harpo Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Ring of Fire"
Written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore
Performed by Johnny Cash
Courtesy of Columbia Records See more »