
The Roommate
1984-01-20 · 90 min · ★ 7.0
Set in 1952, this tells of two young men who are polar opposites being assigned to the same dorm room at Northwestern University.
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- Directors
- Nell Cox
- Production companies
- Rubicon Film Productions Ltd., American Playhouse
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lance GuestOrson Zeigler
Larry Neumann Jr.Greg Dawson
John Cameron MitchellCalvin Fitch
Deanna DunaganMrs. Zeigler
Barry MillerHenry 'Hub' Palamountain
John MuellerCouples at Drive-in
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