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Such Good Friends
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Such Good Friends

1971-12-16 · 102 min · ★ 5.1

Comedy · Drama

Julie Messinger, a repressed woman, grapples with her hidden passions when a routine hospital visit for her husband, Richard, spirals into chaos. As secrets unravel, her quest for authenticity clashes with societal expectations.

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Directors
Otto Preminger
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Otto Preminger Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dyan CannonDyan CannonJulie
James CocoJames CocoTimmy
Jennifer O'NeillJennifer O'NeillMiranda
Ken HowardKen HowardCal
Nina FochNina FochJulie's Mother
Laurence LuckinbillLaurence LuckinbillRichard
Louise LasserLouise LasserMarcy
Burgess MeredithBurgess MeredithKalman
Sam LeveneSam LeveneUncle Eddie
William RedfieldWilliam RedfieldBarney
James BeardDr. Mahler
Rita GamRita GamDoria
Michael Giordano IIIMatthew
Oscar GrossmanThe Doorman
Nancy GuildNancy GuildMolly
T.J. HargraveNicky
Bette HowardDarlene
Elaine JoyceElaine JoyceMarian
Nancy R. PollockAunt Harriet
Doris RobertsDoris RobertsMrs. Gold

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