

The Scenic Route
1978-04-15 · 76 min · ★ 5.8
An experimental drama that spins the tale of a woman, her sister, and the man who completes the triangle. Told through such fertile sources as grand opera, classical painting, and Victorian melodrama.
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- Directors
- Mark Rappaport
- Production companies
- New Line Cinema
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Marilyn JonesLena
Kevin WadePaul
Claudia Weill
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