
A Weekend in the Country
1996-06-12 · 90 min · ★ 5.7
Six people. One weekend. The possibilities are endless when city meets country in this roundelay of old flames, new flings, and last chances.
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- Directors
- Martin Bergman
- Production companies
- Rysher Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Rita RudnerSally Shelton
Jack LemmonBud Bailey
Christine LahtiRuth Oakley
Richard LewisBobby Stein
Dudley MooreSimon Farrell
Betty WhiteMartha
Faith FordSusan Kaye
Nick BakayDr. Randall
Donna PonterottoFlight Attendant
Dan CorteseThunder
Jennifer Elise CoxArista Farrell
John SheaMichael KayeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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