
In Sickness and in Health
1992-03-08 · 95 min · ★ 4.0
A man hires a nurse to care for his wife, who suffers from Multiple Scleroses, but a relationship soon develops between them.
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- Directors
- Jeff Bleckner
- Production companies
- The Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company, CBS
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lesley Ann WarrenAnita Mattison
Tom SkerrittJerritt Mattison
Marg HelgenbergerMickey
Ray BakerSam
Robyn LivelyHolly
Lisa BlountCarmen
Ross MalingerMichael
Ray McKinnonDr. Nyland
Agustin RodriguezDiego
Susan KellermannAdministrator
Molly McClureRhonda
Luana AndersDorothy
Arthur SenzyTherapist
Matt McKenzieDarrenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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