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A Private Matter (1992)

A Private Matter

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PG-13

1h 28m

June 20th, 1992

6.1/10

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Synopsis

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

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Cast

Sissy Spacek
Sherri Finkbine
Aidan Quinn
Bob Finkbine
Estelle Parsons
Mary Chessen
Sheila McCarthy
Diane Callaghan
Leon Russom
Steve Morris
Xander Berkeley
Peter Zenner
Richard Venture
Dr. Werner
Jeff Perry
Randall Everett
Gregg Almquist
Doctor #2
Mark Anderson
Reporter #3
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Directors

Joan Micklin Silver
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Producers

Ronnie D. Clemmer
executive producer
Lindsay Doran
executive producer
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
producer: trailer
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Writers

William Nicholson
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Keywords

husband wife relationship
baby
based on true story
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 26th, 1997 (Japan) (video premiere)
June 20th, 1992 (United States of America)
June 20th, 1992 (United States of America) theatrical
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Alternative Titles

A Private Matter (original title)
Um Assunto Particular (Brazil)
A Private Matter (Canada) (English title)
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Running Times

88 min
92 min

Production Companies

HBO Films
Mirage Enterprises
Longbow Productions
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Distribution Companies

Home Box Office (HBO) (original airing)
RocVale Film (Australia)
Culture Publishers (CP) (Japan)
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