

The Impossible Years
1968-12-05 · 92 min · ★ 5.6
The eldest daughter of a professor of psychology at a large conservative university causes havoc, and great embarrassment, for her father with her free-willed and uninhibited lifestyle.
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- Directors
- Michael Gordon
- Production companies
- Marten Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
David NivenJonathan Kingsley
Lola AlbrightAlice Kingsley
Chad EverettRichard Merrick
Cristina FerrareLinda Kingsley
Jeff CooperBartholomew Smuts
John HardingHarvey Rockwell
Michael McGreeveyAndy McClaine
Don BeddoeElliot Fish
Darleen CarrAbbey Kingsley
Louise LorimerCelia Fish
Karen NorrisMrs. Rockwell
Trudi AmesFrancine
J. Edward McKinleyDr. Pepperell
Ned WertimerDr. Bodey
Kenner G. KempPoliceman (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsParty Guest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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