

Norwood
1970-11-24 · 96 min · ★ 6.1
A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jack Haley Jr.
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,550,000
Top Cast
Glen CampbellNorwood
Kim DarbyRita Lee Chipman
Joe NamathJoe William Reese
Carol LynleyYvonne Phillips
Pat HingleGrady Fring
Tisha SterlingMarie
Dom DeLuiseBill Bird
Meredith MacRaeKay
Edith AtwaterAngry Bus Passenger
Jack HaleyMr. Reese
David HuddlestonUncle Lonnie
Billy CurtisEdmund B. Ratner
Cass DaleyMrs. Remley
Merie EarleGrandma Whichcoat
Joy HarmonWaitress (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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