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Overview
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Robert Tilem (writer)
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A Journey From Despair To Palm Springs
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A boozing, recently widowed young woman gives every one she comes into contact with a hard time. Initially... more | add synopsis
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2 wins & 1 nomination more
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A recent widow leads a path of despair and confusion looking for that utopia that may be waiting over the hill. more (13 total)
Cast
(Credited cast)| Susan Traylor | ... | Valerie Flake | |
| Jay Underwood | ... | Tim Darnell | |
| Christina Pickles | ... | Meg Darnell | |
| Peter Michael Goetz | ... | Douglas Flake | |
| Rosemary Forsyth | ... | Irene Flake | |
| Terrence Howard | ... | Hitchhiker (as Terrence Dashon Howard) | |
| Ann Gillespie | ... | Barbara | |
| Sarah Bibb | ... | Tammy | |
| Kevin Rahm | ... | Jogger Ronald | |
| Richard Cummings Jr. | ... | Rooftop Guard | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Talia Balsam | ... | Greenhorn Checker Linda | |
| Gerry Beg | ... | Robotic Dad | |
| Tracy Bunetta | ... | Romantic Woman | |
| Becky Claassen | ... | Robotic Mom | |
| Blake Clark | ... | Uncle Jack | |
| Shea Farrell | ... | Thrusting Guy | |
| Jennifer Gerich | ... | Cliff's Wife | |
| Michael Dean Jacobs | ... | Jerry Cobbs (scenes deleted) | |
| Jessica Knoblauch | ... | White Trash Mom | |
| Leo Milbrook | ... | Jilted Lover | |
| Tom Milo | ... | Toasting Guy | |
| Rob Newman | ... | Guy in Bed | |
| Larry Poindexter | ... | Cliff Lambert | |
| Charlotte Pulitzer | ... | Kid in Parking Lot | |
| Emma Pulitzer | ... | Sister | |
| Peter Pulitzer | ... | Romantic Man | |
| John Putch | ... | William Flake | |
| Mark Putnam | ... | Barbara's Husband | |
| Margaret Hill Ritter | ... | Museum Docent | |
| Douglas Robinson | ... | Mr. Scarcello | |
| Robert Romanus | ... | Bartender | |
| Brad Silberling | ... | Guy in Shower | |
| Amy Steel | ... | Denise | |
| Lynne Marie Stewart | ... | Aunt Gloria | |
| Eric A. Stromer | ... | Adonis Plumber | |
| Dendrie Taylor | ... | Ex-Girlfriend | |
| Amy Tinkham | ... | Annoyed Customer | |
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Excellent job of writing on this. Not our usual Hollywood garb, but writer Robert Tilem added a rather complex, confused, and conflicting portrayal of lead character Valerie Flake (Susan Traylor) Most scripts do not delve into subject matter like this, but rather stay at the safe, surface (let's sell tickets) level. Peter Michael Goeta (My Engagement Party) plays Valerie's Father-In-Law and is just one of many in the film that can't figure out what to make of their deceased son's widowed wife. Jay Underwood also does a admirable job as the (innocent) love interest! I also find Valerie Flake's character to be more believable because physically she is no goddess, but knows what she can get from others...whether she wants it or not! For an Indy film, I very much liked the delivery. Kudos to John Putch (Director, and son of Jean Stapleton) and Robert Tilem (Writer) for not being afraid to film against the predictable Hollywood grain!. Hope to see more films from this team!