made-for-TV movie
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie, telefilm, telemovie or TV film/movie, is a film with a running time similar to a feature film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a terrestr ...
and
drama film
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directed by
John Newland
John Newland (November 23, 1917 – January 10, 2000) was an American film director, actor, television producer, and screenwriter.
Early life and career
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Newland began his career in vaudeville while still in his teens. ...
. The film stars
Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson (born Angeline Brown; September 30, 1931) is an American retired actress. She began her career on television, appearing in many Anthology series#Television, anthology series during the 1950s, before gaining her breakthrough rol ...
,
Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Edward Pinsent (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including ''Away from Her'', ''The Rowdyman'', ''John and the Missus'', ''A Gift ...
,
Zohra Lampert
Zohra Lampert (born May 13, 1931) is an American retired actress, who has had roles on stage, film and television. She performed under her then-married name of Zohra Alton early in her career. Lampert achieved critical acclaim for her work on Br ...
Peter Donat
Peter Donat (born Pierre Collingwood Donat; January 20, 1928 – September 10, 2018) was a Canadian-American actor.
Early life
Pierre Collingwood Donat was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Marie (née Bardet) and Philip Ernst ...
,
Lane Davies
Lane Davies (born July 31, 1951) is an American actor.
Personal life
Davies was born in Dalton, Georgia, the son of Emily and Bill Davies. He has three brothers—Bruce, George, and Whit. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with ...
,
Don Marshall Donald, Don or Donnie Marshall may refer to:
* Donald Marshall Sr. (1925–1991), Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq
* Donald Albert Marshall (born 1932), Canadian politician in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
* Donnie Marshall (1932–2024), ...
, and
Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry ( ; born Majel Leigh Hudec; February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress. She was best known for her roles as various characters in the ''Star Trek'' franchise: Nurse Christine Chapel (in the origi ...
.
Kathie Browne
Kathie Browne (September 19, 1930 – April 8, 2003) was an American stage, film and television actress.
Early life
Browne was born Jacqueline Sue Browne on September 19, 1930, in Humansville, Missouri, to Winn Roscoe Browne and Erma Mae Wood ...
has a supporting role. The film is based on the novel of the same name by David Madden.
Plot
An unsuccessful middle-aged college professor commits suicide, leaving his wife to cope with guilt, shame, and an angry teenage son who blames her for his father's death.
Cast
*
Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson (born Angeline Brown; September 30, 1931) is an American retired actress. She began her career on television, appearing in many Anthology series#Television, anthology series during the 1950s, before gaining her breakthrough rol ...
as Diana Harrington
*
Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Edward Pinsent (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including ''Away from Her'', ''The Rowdyman'', ''John and the Missus'', ''A Gift ...
as Allan Crane
*
Zohra Lampert
Zohra Lampert (born May 13, 1931) is an American retired actress, who has had roles on stage, film and television. She performed under her then-married name of Zohra Alton early in her career. Lampert achieved critical acclaim for her work on Br ...
Peter Donat
Peter Donat (born Pierre Collingwood Donat; January 20, 1928 – September 10, 2018) was a Canadian-American actor.
Early life
Pierre Collingwood Donat was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Marie (née Bardet) and Philip Ernst ...
as Wayne Harrington
*
Lane Davies
Lane Davies (born July 31, 1951) is an American actor.
Personal life
Davies was born in Dalton, Georgia, the son of Emily and Bill Davies. He has three brothers—Bruce, George, and Whit. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with ...
as Anson Keller
*
Don Marshall Donald, Don or Donnie Marshall may refer to:
* Donald Marshall Sr. (1925–1991), Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq
* Donald Albert Marshall (born 1932), Canadian politician in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
* Donnie Marshall (1932–2024), ...
as Richard Wilkes
*
Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry ( ; born Majel Leigh Hudec; February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress. She was best known for her roles as various characters in the ''Star Trek'' franchise: Nurse Christine Chapel (in the origi ...
as Clarissa Harmon
*
Walt Davis
Walter Francis "Buddy" Davis (January 5, 1931 – November 17, 2020) was an American athlete. After winning a gold medal in the high jump at the 1952 Olympics he became a professional basketball player.Martin Rudy as William McGuane
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Luana Anders
Luana Anders (born Luana Margo Anderson; May 12, 1938 – July 21, 1996) was an American actress and screenwriter.
Career
Anders appeared in a number of low-budget films, including starring roles in '' Life Begins at 17'' and '' Reform School ...
Lorna Thayer
Lorna Thayer (born Lorna Patricia Casey; August 16, 1919 – June 4, 2005) was an American character actress, best known as Jack Nicholson's foil in the famous " chicken salad sandwich scene" in ''Five Easy Pieces''.
Early years
Born on August ...
Kathie Browne
Kathie Browne (September 19, 1930 – April 8, 2003) was an American stage, film and television actress.
Early life
Browne was born Jacqueline Sue Browne on September 19, 1930, in Humansville, Missouri, to Winn Roscoe Browne and Erma Mae Wood ...
Alan Frost
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The New York Times
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'' wrote in his review:"Even the capable and attractive Miss Dickinson, every housewife's fantasy of herself, can't make ''The Suicide's Wife'' bearable.
Release
''The Suicide's Wife'' was released on September 19, 1995, on
VHS
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