Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Meryl Streep | ... | Mary Fisher | |
Roseanne Barr | ... | Ruth | |
Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Bob | |
Linda Hunt | ... | Hooper | |
Sylvia Miles | ... | Mrs. Fisher | |
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Elisebeth Peters | ... | Nicolette Patchett |
Bryan Larkin | ... | Andy Patchett | |
A Martinez | ... | Garcia | |
Maria Pitillo | ... | Olivia Honey | |
Mary Louise Wilson | ... | Mrs. Trumper | |
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Susan Willis | ... | Ute |
Jack Gilpin | ... | Larry | |
Robin Leach | ... | Robin Leach | |
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Nitchie Barrett | ... | Bob's Secretary |
June Gable | ... | Realtor |
Ruth is a wife and mother who tries to please her husband (Bob) but finds him pulling away and spending more time at the office than at home. When he begins an affair with a famous romance novelist (Mary) and leaves Ruth to raise their kids, she decides she's had enough of playing nice docile housewife. Ruth endeavors to show Bob and Mary the truth about themselves and each other, while creating a new successful life of her own. Written by Mia Holder
If you enjoyed this film wait till you see the british version starring Patricia Hodge, Dennis Waterman and Julie.T.wallace. Once you have seen it you will forget why you ever liked this film. If you want a dramatic end to this story watch the english version it doesn't end as happily as this film there is no fairy tale end to mary fishers life only for ruth.