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A Private Matter (1992)

4.8/10 1h 32m Jun 20, 1992
Drama TV Movie

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

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Movie Details

Original Title A Private Matter
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3

Cast

Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek
Sherri Finkbine
Popularity: 1.0
Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
Bob Finkbine
Popularity: 3.4
Estelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons
Mary Chessen
Popularity: 1.4
Sheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy
Diane Callaghan
Popularity: 15.7
Leon Russom
Leon Russom
Steve Morris
Popularity: 13.6
Xander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Peter Zenner
Popularity: 3.2
Jeff Perry
Jeff Perry
Randall Everett
Popularity: 8.5
Noley Thornton
Noley Thornton
Carol Callaghan
Popularity: 9.7
William H. Macy
William H. Macy
Psychiatrist
Popularity: 2.9
Carla Gugino
Carla Gugino
Mary Beth
Popularity: 2.2
Allison Mack
Allison Mack
Terri Finkbine
Popularity: 1.4
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Atanas Ilitch
Security Guard
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Producer David C. Thomas
Executive Producer Sydney Pollack, Bill Pace, Lindsay Doran
Editor Rick Shaine
Director Joan Micklin Silver
Writer William Nicholson

Production

HBO Films
US

Keywords

based on true story woman director

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Rating
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Based on 5 votes

Details
Release Date June 20, 1992
Runtime 1h 32m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.3
Links
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