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Between the Darkness and the Dawn

Between the Darkness and the Dawn

How do you pick up your life with 20 years missing?

Genres

DramaTV Movie

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A 17-year-old girl lapses into a coma and wakes up 20 years later.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

23 December 1985

Country

United States of America

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery

Abigail Foster

James Naughton

James Naughton

Jack Parrish

Karen Grassle

Karen Grassle

Ellen Foster Holland

Michael Goodwin

Michael Goodwin

David Holland

Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

Dr. Langtry

Marcia Rodd

Marcia Rodd

Lilly

Tim Maier

Tim Maier

Matthew Holland / Young David

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Beryl Foster

Lori Birdsong

Lori Birdsong

Young Abigail

Robert DoQui

Robert DoQui

Principal

Sam Kwasman

Sam Kwasman

Arthur

Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Young Ellen

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