Between Two Women (1986): Cast
Between Two Women is a 1986 drama directed by Jon Avnet, starring Michael Nouri as Harry Petherton, Colleen Dewhurst and Carmen Argenziano. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
English What Is Between Two Women About?
The premise of Between Two Women without spoilers.
Shy schoolteacher Val marries Harry, the son of opera singer Barbara, only to find his mother‑in‑law hostile and intent on splitting them up. When Barbara suffers a crippling stroke, Val’s compassion bridges the gap, giving Barbara the strength to survive and a chance to accept her new daughter‑in‑law. Val’s kindness reshapes the family, offering hope.
Between Two Women Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- mother
- stroke
- marital problem
- husband wife relationship
- terminal illness
- melodrama
- friendship
- family disapproval
Between Two Women Cast & Characters
Michael Nouri leads the cast as Harry Petherton, with Colleen Dewhurst as Barbara Petherton and Carmen Argenziano as Robert Walker. Directed by Jon Avnet; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jon Avnet
- Michael Nouri as Harry Petherton
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Colleen Dewhurst as Barbara Petherton -
Carmen Argenziano as Robert Walker -
Terry O'Quinn as Dr. Wallace
Also Starring in Between Two Women
· 15 more- Farrah Fawcett Val Petherton
- Steven Hill Teddy Petherton
- Bronson Pinchot Photographer
- Fran Bennett Night Nurse
- Cynthia Lea Clark ICU Nurse (uncredited)
- Bridgette Andersen Kate Petherton
- Danny Corkill Sandy Petherton
- Kenneth Danziger Charles
- Jeffrey Lampert
- Brandon Call
- Jayne Atkinson
- Freddie Dawson
- Lora Staley
- Alexandra Borrie
- Angelica Andersen Young Kate
More from Jon Avnet
More films directed by Jon Avnet, best-rated first: Fried Green Tomatoes, The Last Rodeo, Three Christs and Righteous Kill.
Between Two Women Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Entre Dos Mujeres” and “Die Trennung”.
- Also known as
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- Entre Dos Mujeres
- Die Trennung
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Between Two Women FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Between Two Women, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Between Two Women?
Between Two Women runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Between Two Women released?
Between Two Women was released on March 10, 1986.
Who directed Between Two Women?
Between Two Women was directed by Jon Avnet.
More films by Jon Avnet Who is in the cast of Between Two Women?
Between Two Women stars Michael Nouri as Harry Petherton, Colleen Dewhurst as Barbara Petherton and Carmen Argenziano as Robert Walker, among 19 credited actors.
Does Between Two Women have a post-credit scene?
No. Between Two Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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