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Betty (1997) -- Comedy about a widow's post-traumatic obsession with a soap star.

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4.3/10   58 votes
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Richard Murphy (writer)
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The world's biggest movie star is missing. Nobody's gonna find her until she finds herself.
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The world's most famous actress freaks out on the set of her latest Christmas blockbuster and runs away... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Cheryl Pollak ... Betty Monday

Holland Taylor ... Crystal Ball

Udo Kier ... Vincent Lord

Ron Perlman ... Donnie Shank
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Stephen Gregory ... Fred
Dan O'Donahue ... Burt Becker
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87 min
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5 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
Beautiful star, Fun story, 18 January 2005
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Author: Amy Adler from Toledo, Ohio

Betty (Cheryl Pollack) is a well-known actress in need of a respite. She leaves the set of her newest film and ends up hiding out in a retirement community near Palm Springs. Protected from the outside world, she declares she wants to leave her profession. When the pool cleaner comes around, Betty joins him at his work on a trial basis. The same thing happens when a professional golfer and a massage therapist cross paths with the beautiful young star. But does Betty really want to leave the dramatic world?

This independent film delivers charm and humor in abundance. Pollack is perfect as the actress who knows nothing about real life work but tries her best to fit in. The supporting players, including Ron Perlman, are just wonderful. For those who love to find offbeat films that are absolutely worthwhile, trek everywhere to track this one down.

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