The Suicide's Wife
American television film directed by John Newland
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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]
| The Suicide's Wife | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Suicide's Wife by David Madden |
| Screenplay by | Dennis Nemec |
| Directed by | John Newland |
| Starring | |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Michael D. Margulies |
| Editor | Dann Cahn |
| Running time | 96 mins |
| Production company | Factor/Newland Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | November 7, 1979 |
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]