The Suicide's Wife
The Suicide's Wife is a 1979 made-for-TV movie and drama film directed by John Newland. The film stars Angie Dickinson,[1] Gordon Pinsent, Zohra Lampert, Todd Lookinland, Peter Donat, Lane Davies, Don Marshall, and Majel Barrett.[2] Kathie Browne has a supporting role.[3] The film is based on the novel of the same name by David Madden.[4]
| The Suicide's Wife | |
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| Directed by | John Newland |
| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | Dennis Nemec |
| Based on | The Suicide's Wife by David Madden |
| Starring | |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Cinematography | Michael D. Margulies |
| Edited by | Dann Cahn |
Production company | Factor/Newland Productions |
| Distributed by | CBS Video Enterprises, Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
An unsuccessful middle-aged college professor commits suicide, leaving his wife to cope with guilt, shame, and an angry teenage son who blames her for his father's death.
Cast
- Angie Dickinson as Diana Harrington
- Gordon Pinsent as Allan Crane
- Zohra Lampert as Sharon Logan
- Todd Lookinland as Mark Harrington
- Peter Donat as Wayne Harrington
- Lane Davies as Anson Keller
- Don Marshall as Richard Wilkes
- Majel Barrett as Clarissa Harmon
- Walt Davis as Jerry Swider
- Martin Rudy as William McGuane
- Luana Anders as Ms. Robbin
- Elaine Princi as Dorothy
- Mario Machado as Doctor
- Lorna Thayer as Therese Harrington
- Denis Berkfeldt as Bob
- Kathie Browne as Joan Davies
- Chris Ellis as Truck Driver
- Lyla Graham as Female Shopper
- Susan Niven as Secretary
- Peter Skinner as Brubaker
- Sean Spencer as Driver's Assistant
- Steven Factor as Jason Logan
- Marilyn Staley as Bank Teller
- Hillary Farrell as Teaching Assistant
- Matthew Baer as Kramer
- Alan Frost as Mr. Sloan
Production
Factor/Newland Productions produced the film.[5]
Reception
Critical response
Tom Buckley of The New York Times wrote in his review:"Even the capable and attractive Miss Dickinson, every housewife's fantasy of herself, can't make The Suicide's Wife bearable. [2]
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References
Citations
- Stratton, James (2020). Angie: The Life and Films of Angie Dickinson. Orlando, Florida: BearManor Media. ISBN 978-1629335155.
- Buckley, Tom (November 7, 1979). "TV: The Suicide's Wife' Has Strong Guilt Feelings". The New York Times. New York City: The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- Aaker 2017, p. 1845.
- Madden, David (1978). The Suicide's Wife. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company. ISBN 978-0672524929.
- Mayes, Andrew G S; Baskin, Ellen (2005). A List of Books and Plays from Which Films Have Been Made 1928-2001. Enser's Filmed Books and Plays (6th ed.). Farnham: Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 978-0754608783.
- The Suicide's Wife. Congress Entertainment (VHS). Austin, Texas: Congress House Studio. September 19, 1995. ASIN 6303814964. Retrieved June 22, 2020.CS1 maint: ASIN uses ISBN (link)
Sources
- Aaker, Everett (2017). Television Western Players, 1960-1975: A Biographical Dictionary. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 1845. ISBN 978-1476662503.
External links
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