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Stanley & Iris

1990-02-09 · 104 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance

An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.

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Directors
Martin Ritt
Production companies
Star Partners II, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lantana Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 23,000,000
Revenue
USD 5,820,015

Top Cast

Jane FondaJane FondaIris King
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroStanley Cox
Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzSharon
Martha PlimptonMartha PlimptonKelly King
Jamey SheridanJamey SheridanJoe
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Leonides Cox
Zohra LampertZohra LampertElaine
Loretta DevineLoretta DevineBertha
Kathy KinneyKathy KinneyBernice
Harley CrossHarley CrossRichard King
Julie GarfieldJulie GarfieldBelinda
Karen LudwigKaren LudwigMelissa
Dortha DuckworthDortha DuckworthLibrarian
Stephen RootStephen RootMr. Hentley
Eddie JonesEddie JonesMr. Hagen
Katherine CortezJan
Mary TestaMary TestaJoanne
Fred J. ScollayFred J. ScollayMr. Delancey

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