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Letters from Frank
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Letters from Frank

1979-11-22 · 100 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · TV Movie

When aging newspaper Editor Frank Miller is fired after decades of service and replaced by a computer, he cannot take this fate quietly. Frank becomes enraged and starts writing letters to his son, Richard, expressing his fury.

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Directors
Edward Parone
Production companies
Paramount Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Art CarneyArt CarneyFrank Miller
Maureen StapletonMaureen StapletonBetty Miller
Mike FarrellMike FarrellRichard Miller
Gail StricklandGail StricklandMarlene
Mary JacksonMary JacksonEdna Miller
Jenny O'HaraJenny O'HaraPatty Miller
Lew AyresLew AyresDan Miller
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonGrandma Miller
Michael GoodwinMichael GoodwinMr. Carstairs
Michael J. FoxMichael J. FoxRicky
Larry BuckInstructor
Margaret MartinMillie
Nicholas RiceNicholas RiceKennel Owner
Robert StelmachCar Salesman
Guy BannermanMechanic
Blu MankumaBlu MankumaMover #1
Jonathon PalloneMover #2
Paul RotheryOffice Boy
Shirley BarclayMinnie
John RöderMr. Everett

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