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Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night (1977)

| Drama | TV Movie 5 October 1977
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A disturbed young mother with some serious psychological problems begins to take them out on her infant daughter.

Director:

Allen Reisner

Writer:

Joanna Lee

Stars:

Susan Dey, John Vernon, Kevin McCarthy | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Susan Dey ... Rowena Harper
John Vernon ... Dr. Orrin Helgerson
Kevin McCarthy ... Tom Atherton
Tricia O'Neil ... Dr. Angela Buccieri
Bernie Casey ... Dave Williams
Priscilla Pointer ... Laura Atherton
Phillip R. Allen Phillip R. Allen ... Mr. Bernards
Natasha Ryan ... Mary Jane Harper
Ray Buktenica ... Dr. Mark Handelman
Rhea Perlman ... Judy
Ivan Bonar Ivan Bonar ... Judge F.F. Carlson
James Karen ... Dr. Sutterman
Charles Lucia ... Bill Harper
Sandra Deel Sandra Deel ... Mrs. Ramish
Elizabeth Robinson Elizabeth Robinson ... Jeanne Williams
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A disturbed young mother with some serious psychological problems begins to take them out on her infant daughter.

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1977 (USA) See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Christiana Productions,Paramount Television See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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7 October 2001 | by ojibwe2 – See all my reviews

This film is not that bad. As far as Susan Dey's character being an unsympathetic mother - that's the whole point! As for the film being creepy and depressing - child abuse IS creepy and depressing. If you miss the point you miss the point.
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