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Hälfte des Lebens
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The Patricia Neal Story
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Top Billed Cast
Glenda Jackson Patricia Neal
Dirk Bogarde Roald Dahl
Ken Kercheval Dr. Charles Canton
Jane Merrow Val Eaton
John Reilly Barry Farrell
Mildred Dunnock Self
Sydney Penny Tessa Dahl
Robby Kiger Theo Dahl
Priscilla Morrill Sarah
James Hayden Martin Sheen
Angela Cheyne Angela
Edward Bell Dick Shepherd
Constance Chapman Mrs. Bateman
Jessica Rains Nurse Jean
Christopher Murray Rod
Pamela Dunlap Speech Therapist
Sandy Martin 1st Woman
Gabrielle Daye Mrs. Ingrams
Tony Rohr Photographer
Anna Carteret 1st Neighbor
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