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The Woman Inside
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The Woman Inside

1981-09-01 · 94 min · ★ 4.2

Drama

A Vietnam vet decides to undergo a sex change operation in the 1970s.

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Directors
Joseph Van Winkle
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gloria ManonHolly (Hollis) MacKenzie
Dane ClarkDane ClarkDr. Rozner
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellAunt Coll
Michael ChampionMichael ChampionNolan
Marlene Tracy
Jackie VernonJackie VernonSupport Group Leader
Joe E. RossJoe E. Ross
Michael Mancini

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