The Suicide's Wife

American television film directed by John Newland
  • Angie Dickinson
  • Gordon Pinsent
  • Zohra Lampert
  • Todd Lookinland
  • Peter Donat
  • Lane Davies
  • Don Marshall
  • Majel Barrett
Music byDavid RaksinCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishProductionProducers
  • Alan Jay Factor
  • Dennis Nemec
  • Dann Cahn
CinematographyMichael D. MarguliesEditorDann CahnRunning time96 minsProduction companyFactor/Newland ProductionsOriginal releaseNetworkCBSReleaseNovember 7, 1979 (1979-11-07)

The Suicide's Wife is a 1979 made-for-TV movie and drama film directed by John Newland. The film stars Angie Dickinson,[1] Gordon Pinsent, Zohra Lampert, Todd Lookinland, Peter Donat, Lane Davies, Don Marshall, and Majel Barrett.[2] Kathie Browne has a supporting role.[3] The film is based on the novel of the same name by David Madden.[4]

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 as Diana Harrington
  • Gordon Pinsent as Allan Crane
  • Zohra Lampert as Sharon Logan
  • Todd Lookinland as Mark Harrington
  • Peter Donat as Wayne Harrington
  • Lane Davies as Anson Keller
  • Don Marshall as Richard Wilkes
  • Majel Barrett as Clarissa Harmon
  • Walt Davis as Jerry Swider
  • Martin Rudy as William McGuane
  • Luana Anders as Ms. Robbin
  • Elaine Princi as Dorothy
  • Mario Machado as Doctor
  • Lorna Thayer as Therese Harrington
  • Denis Berkfeldt as Bob
  • Kathie Browne as Joan Davies
  • Chris Ellis as Truck Driver
  • Lyla Graham as Female Shopper
  • Susan Niven as Secretary
  • Peter Skinner as Brubaker
  • Sean Spencer as Driver's Assistant
  • Steven Factor as Jason Logan
  • Marilyn Staley as Bank Teller
  • Hillary Farrell as Teaching Assistant
  • Matthew Baer as Kramer
  • Alan Frost as Mr. Sloan

Production

Factor/Newland Productions produced the film.[5]

Reception

Critical response

Tom Buckley of The New York Times 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.[2]

Release

The Suicide's Wife was released on September 19, 1995, on VHS by Congress Entertainment.[6]

References

Citations

  1. ^ Stratton, James (2020). Angie: The Life and Films of Angie Dickinson. Orlando, Florida: BearManor Media. ISBN 978-1629335155.
  2. ^ a b Buckley, Tom (November 7, 1979). "TV: The Suicide's Wife' Has Strong Guilt Feelings". The New York Times. New York City: The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Aaker 2017, p. 1845.
  4. ^ Madden, David (1978). The Suicide's Wife. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company. ISBN 978-0672524929.
  5. ^ Mayes, Andrew G S; Baskin, Ellen (2005). A List of Books and Plays from Which Films Have Been Made 1928-2001. Enser's Filmed Books and Plays (6th ed.). Farnham: Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 978-0754608783.
  6. ^ The Suicide's Wife. Congress Entertainment (VHS). Austin, Texas: Congress House Studio. September 19, 1995. ASIN 6303814964. Retrieved June 22, 2020.

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