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Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls (1981): Cast

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Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls is a 1981 drama directed by Walter Grauman, starring James Coburn as Henry Bellamy, Jean Simmons and Bert Convy. It runs 3 hours 53 minutes.

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Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 53m (233 min)
Director
Walter Grauman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls About?

The premise of Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls without spoilers.

This updated adaptation of Jacqueline Susann’s bestselling 1960s novel follows three very different women who arrive in New York City hoping to achieve fame and fortune in the world of show business. As they chase stardom, ambition and ruthless competition lead each of them into increasingly tangled, destructive situations.

Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls Themes & Keywords

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  • filmmaking
  • fatal disease
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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls Cast & Characters

James Coburn leads the cast as Henry Bellamy, with Jean Simmons as Helen Lawson and Bert Convy as Tony Polar. Directed by Walter Grauman; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Walter Grauman

More films directed by Walter Grauman: Nightmare on the 13th Floor, Who Is Julia?, Covenant and The Memory of Eva Ryker.

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Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls Also Known As

Also known as “La valle delle bambole”.

Also known as
  • La valle delle bambole

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Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls?

Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls runs 3 hours 53 minutes (233 minutes).

When was Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls released?

Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls was released on October 19, 1981.

Who directed Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls?

Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls was directed by Walter Grauman.

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Who is in the cast of Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls?

Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls stars James Coburn as Henry Bellamy, Jean Simmons as Helen Lawson and Bert Convy as Tony Polar, among 18 credited actors.

Does Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls have a post-credit scene?

No. Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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