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The Sister in Law (1974): Cast

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The Sister in Law is a 1974 drama directed by Joseph Ruben, starring John Savage as Robert Strong, Will MacMillan and Tom Mahoney. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Sister in Law (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Joseph Ruben
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sister in Law About?

The premise of The Sister in Law without spoilers.

Robert and Edward are brothers caught in a web of adultery and betrayal. Edward’s wife and his mistress both become involved with Robert, and the trio attempts to smuggle a cache of jewels across the Canadian border. The dangerous mission erupts into lethal violence, ending with a shocking act that destroys the brothers’ bond.

The Sister in Law Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Sister in Law Cast & Characters

John Savage leads the cast as Robert Strong, with Will MacMillan as Edward Strong and Tom Mahoney as Thin Man. Directed by Joseph Ruben; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joseph Ruben

More films directed by Joseph Ruben, best-rated first: The Stepfather, True Believer, Dreamscape and Return to Paradise.

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Cars

Cars in The Sister in Law

28 cars on screen, including the 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series I and the 1973 Ford LTD.

All 28 cars
  • 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series I in The Sister in Law 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series I Main role
  • 1973 Ford LTD in The Sister in Law 1973 Ford LTD Important role
  • 1967 Porsche 911 901 in The Sister in Law 1967 Porsche 911 901 Important role
  • 1967 Buick Skylark in The Sister in Law 1967 Buick Skylark Minor role
Details

The Sister in Law Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “La cognata” and “嫂嫂”.

Also known as
  • La cognata
  • 嫂嫂

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FAQ

The Sister in Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sister in Law, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sister in Law?

The Sister in Law runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Sister in Law released?

The Sister in Law was released on July 4, 1974.

Who directed The Sister in Law?

The Sister in Law was directed by Joseph Ruben.

More films by Joseph Ruben

Who is in the cast of The Sister in Law?

The Sister in Law stars John Savage as Robert Strong, Will MacMillan as Edward Strong and Tom Mahoney as Thin Man, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Sister in Law have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sister in Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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