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Call Me Anna
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Call Me Anna

1990-11-11 · 97 min · ★ 5.5

Drama

Patty Duke portrays herself in this made-for-tv biopic about her struggles as a child star growing into adulthood.

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Directors
Gilbert Cates
Production companies
Call Me Anna Company, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions, ABC, Gilbert Cates Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patty DukePatty DukePatty Duke
Timothy CarhartTimothy CarhartHarry
Howard HessemanHoward HessemanJohn Ross
Deborah MayDeborah MayEthel Ross
Ari MeyersAri MeyersTeen Patty Duke
Millie PerkinsMillie PerkinsFrances Duke
Jenny RobertsonJenny RobertsonYoung Adult Patty Duke
Arthur TaxierArthur TaxierJohn Astin
Matthew PerryMatthew PerryDesi Arnaz Jr.
David PackerDavid PackerGlenn Bell
Dana GladstoneDana GladstoneFred Maxwell
Woody EneyWoody EneyFred Coe
François GirodayFrançois GirodayBob McLaren
Lora StaleyAnne Bancroft
Richard FancyRichard FancyContract Lawyer
Seth IslerSeth IslerGame Show Producer
Ray DukeJohn Patrick Duke
Nicholas HormannNicholas HormannGame Show Host
James DiStefanoActor
Glenn QuinnGlenn QuinnGeorge Chakiris

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