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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979): Cast

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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter is a 1979 drama directed by Milton Katselas, starring Bette Davis as Lucy Mason, Whit Bissell and Gena Rowlands. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Milton Katselas
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter About?

The premise of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter without spoilers.

After leaving home twenty years earlier amid a bitter fallout, a woman learns she has a terminal illness. She returns to her hometown, confronting painful memories and seeking reconciliation with her resentful mother, hoping to mend their fractured bond before time runs out.

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter Themes & Keywords

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  • female protagonist
  • mother daughter relationship
  • fatal illness
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Cast & crew

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter Cast & Characters

Bette Davis leads the cast as Lucy Mason, with Whit Bissell as Dr. Henry Blodgett and Gena Rowlands as Abigail Mason. Directed by Milton Katselas; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Milton Katselas

More films directed by Milton Katselas: When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?, Report to the Commissioner, 40 Carats and Butterflies Are Free.

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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “L'abisso - Storia di una madre e di una figlia” and “Duas Estranhas: História de Mãe e Filha”.

Also known as
  • L'abisso - Storia di una madre e di una figlia
  • Duas Estranhas: História de Mãe e Filha

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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter released?

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter was released on May 13, 1979.

Who directed Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter was directed by Milton Katselas.

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Who is in the cast of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter stars Bette Davis as Lucy Mason, Whit Bissell as Dr. Henry Blodgett and Gena Rowlands as Abigail Mason, among 13 credited actors.

Does Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter have a post-credit scene?

No. Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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