The Ladies

1987 1h 40m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

TV MovieDrama

Synopsis

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Sentimental drama in which, following her divorce, a middle-aged woman (Patricia Elliott) moves in with her daughter (Talia Balsam). But things do not run smoothly...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Talia Balsam
Linda
Steven Peterman
Stephen
Robert Webber
Jerry
Patricia Elliott
Darlene

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jackie Cooper
Writers: Ed Friendly, Robert Klane
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jackie Cooper, shot by Howard Schwartz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jerry Dronsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Talia Balsam and Steven Peterman and Robert Webber carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0087584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jackie Cooper directs. Howard Schwartz behind the camera. Jerry Dronsky cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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139 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Jackie Cooper, shot by Howard Schwartz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jerry Dronsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Talia Balsam and Steven Peterman and Robert Webber carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0087584 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.