The Room Upstairs (1987)

The life of a lonely and isolated woman is transformed when she opens herself up to the outside world and to a gentle, romantic relationship.

Director:

Stuart Margolin

Writers:

Steve Lawson (teleplay), Norma Levinson (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Linda Hunt

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Stockard Channing	...	Leah Lazenby
Sam Waterston	...	Travis Coles
Linda Hunt	...	Mrs. Sanders
Joan Allen	...	Ellie
Clancy Brown	...	Kevin
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Mandy Janovic
James Handy	...	Frank
Jerry O'Connell	...	Carl
De'voreaux White	...	Jack (as De Voreaux White)
Renée Estevez	...	Susan
Denice Kumagai	...	Deena
Maureen Webb	...	Resident Woman
Sheri Houle	...	The Blonde
Johnny D'Agostino	...	Micky
Jim Jastrzebski	...	George

Storyline

The life of a lonely and isolated woman is transformed when she opens herself up to the outside world and to a gentle, romantic relationship.

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Plot Keywords:

teacher | reading | memory | love | loneliness | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

User Reviews

An emotional experience

My wife has asked me to place this comment for her! She watches the film principally for Sam Waterston but is captivated by the stunning and convincing performance of De'voreaux White as Jack.

If you like cello music, sobbing and great acting, make a point of watching.

A TV movie that deserves to be better known - in Britain it tends to be an afternoon movie on Channel 5 with a probable audience of a few dozen.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 January 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Room Upstairs (#36.2)

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marian Rees Associates, The Alexander Group Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1