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Two doctors, a father and son, conceal their alcohol and drug problems in this potent look at the abuse of those substances that exist in the medical profession.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

11 February 1986

Country

Cast

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Matthew St James

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Dr. Hayward

Kate McNeil

Kate McNeil

Kristi

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Frances

John Randolph

John Randolph

James Sloyan

James Sloyan

Philip Sterling

Philip Sterling

Tommy

Mary Ann Thebus

Mary Ann Thebus

Wilma

Mike Nussbaum

Mike Nussbaum

Mike

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