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Director:
Richard T. Heffron
Writers:
Richard Matheson (writer)
Jack B. Weiner (novel)
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Release Date:
13 February 1974 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A successful public relations man's refusal to admit his alcoholism jeopardizes his career, his family and his life. | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more
NewsDesk:
Richard Matheson: An Appreciation By Matthew R. Bradley
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User Comments:
Made a huge impression on me more (18 total)

Cast

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Dick Van Dyke ... Charlie Lester
Lynn Carlin ... Fran Lester
Don Porter ... Rudy King
Robert Hover ... Frank Lester
Jewel Blanch ... Karen Lester
Carolyn Ames ... Carol Lester
Richard Derr ... Dr. Tillman
Joshua Bryant ... Dr. Emmett
Linda Lavin ... Toni
Dermott Downs ... Danny Lester
Joyce Easton ... Rita
Sandy Ward ... Telly Curran
Jim Raymond ... Jim Doherty
Penny Cunard ... Kathy Doherty
Doug Johnson ... Stewart
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
75 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
Wolper Productions more

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Soundtrack:
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling more

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Made a huge impression on me, 21 May 2004
Author: (gpossley@wi.rr.com) from Wisconsin, USA

I watched this film while I was in treatment for alcoholism in June of 1987.

Thanks to God and AA, I have been continuously sober for the past 16 years.

In a few days, it could be 17 but we do this one day at a time. I am going to reveal how the movie ends. Don't keep reading if you don't want to know. However, the movie is not available for purchase anywhere that I know so there's little chance that I'll spoil anything for you. The way it ends is that the Dick Van Dyke character gives up and goes away to drink himself to death. I generally hate movies that end badly but this one had a tremendous impact on me. Van Dyke's portrayal is so convincing. It reminds me of the tremendous power of alcohol and the "life and death" struggle that is recovery. God bless you for reading this and if you know of a way to purchase this film, please let me know.

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