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The Bell Jar

Adaptation of the 1963 novel by Sylvia Plath. Details a young woman's summer in New York working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all amidst the horrors of the fifties, from news of the Rosenbergs' execution to sleazy disc jockeys and predatory college boys.

1979 |1h 47m |  Drama

Cast

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Marilyn Hassett

Esther Greenwood

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Julie Harris

Mrs. Greenwood

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Anne Jackson

Dr. Nolan

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Barbara Barrie

Jay Cee

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Robert Klein

Lenny

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Donna Mitchell

Joan

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Mary Louise Weller

Doreen

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Jameson Parker

Buddy Willard

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Thaao Penghlis

Marco

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Scott McKay

Mr. Gilling

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Debbie McLeod

Betsy

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Elizabeth Hubbard

Vikki St. John

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Christine Estabrook

Student Editor

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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