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For the Love of Ruth

  • 20152015
  • 1h 20m
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8.2/10
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For the Love of Ruth (2015)
  • Drama
Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
143
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  • Director
    • Christine Swanson
  • Writer
    • Rhonda Baraka
  • Stars
    • Denise Boutte
    • Gary Dourdan
    • Gary Weeks
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  • Director
    • Christine Swanson
  • Writer
    • Rhonda Baraka
  • Stars
    • Denise Boutte
    • Gary Dourdan
    • Gary Weeks
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    • 8User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Loretta Devine, Gary Dourdan, James Pickens Jr., and Denise Boutte in For the Love of Ruth (2015)
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    Denise Boutte
    Denise Boutte
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Gary Dourdan
    Gary Dourdan
    • Braxtonas Braxton
    Gary Weeks
    Gary Weeks
    • Peteras Peter
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Naomias Naomi
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Stephenas Stephen
    Dawn Halfkenny
    Dawn Halfkenny
    • Judyas Judy
    Vickie Adams
    Vickie Adams
    • Diner customeras Diner customer
    Nadej K. Bailey
    Nadej K. Bailey
    • Young Ruthas Young Ruth
    Shimei Bailey
    • Foster Childas Foster Child
    Cree Davis
    Cree Davis
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Lauren Garofalo
    • Investoras Investor
    • (as Lauren Chieco Garofalo)
    Simeon Henderson
    Simeon Henderson
    • Diner customeras Diner customer
    Phil John
    Phil John
    • Mr. Buckleyas Mr. Buckley
    Cranston Johnson
    Cranston Johnson
    • Lorenzoas Lorenzo
    Roxzane T. Mims
    Roxzane T. Mims
    • Gertieas Gertie
    Krissy Notes
    Krissy Notes
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Loretta Reviere-Perry
    • Foster Momas Foster Mom
    Mark Smith
    Mark Smith
    • BKM Farm Workeras BKM Farm Worker
    • Director
      • Christine Swanson
    • Writer
      • Rhonda Baraka
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    Ruth Summerling has spent the majority of her life struggling to find her way and comes to some understanding of where exactly it is she belongs.
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      In the television show Greys Anatomy, James Pickens Jr. and Loretta Devine play married couple Richard and Adele Webber.

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    10/10
    Really wish they put this on DVD
    I loved this movie so much. Hurts me to the core I can't buy this anywhere
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    • Release date
      • May 9, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruth
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Swirl Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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