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The Princess and the Cabbie

1981-11-03 · 120 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · TV Movie

A young woman works to overcome her dyslexia with the help of a good-hearted cab driver.

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Directors
Glenn Jordan
Production companies
Time-Life Television Productions, Freyda Rothstein Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Valerie BertinelliValerie BertinelliJoanna James
Robert DesiderioRobert DesiderioJoe Holiday
Cynthia HarrisCynthia HarrisBarbara Cunningham
Peter DonatPeter DonatEdward James
Shelley LongShelley LongCarol
Ellen GeerEllen GeerNellie
Harry MosesLouis Cunningham
William BrowderJacques
Al CingolaniAl CingolaniDriver #2
Dolores DornDolores DornEmcee
Sue Ann GilfillanBeatrice Adams
Jim HaynieJim HaynieExecutive
Joe MiksakJoe MiksakDoorman #3
Charlotte StewartCharlotte StewartNurse
Bill BonhamDeli Waiter
Chuck DorsettDoorman #4
Allen GebhardtYoung Man in Bar
Ray GoodmanDoorman #2
Helen HughesWoman in Bar
Tom O’NeillMan in Car

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