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The Impossible Years
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The Impossible Years

1968-12-05 · 92 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy · Drama

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 NivenDavid NivenJonathan Kingsley
Lola AlbrightLola AlbrightAlice Kingsley
Chad EverettChad EverettRichard Merrick
Ozzie NelsonHerbert Fleischer
Cristina FerrareCristina FerrareLinda Kingsley
Jeff CooperJeff CooperBartholomew Smuts
John HardingJohn HardingHarvey Rockwell
Rich ChaletFreddie Fleischer
Michael McGreeveyMichael McGreeveyAndy McClaine
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeElliot Fish
Darleen CarrDarleen CarrAbbey Kingsley
Louise LorimerLouise LorimerCelia Fish
Karen NorrisKaren NorrisMrs. Rockwell
Susan FrenchMiss Hammer
Trudi AmesTrudi AmesFrancine
J. Edward McKinleyJ. Edward McKinleyDr. Pepperell
Ned WertimerNed WertimerDr. Bodey
Jon HillCollege Student (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempPoliceman (uncredited)
Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsParty Guest (uncredited)

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