The Substitute Wife (1994 film)

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The Substitute Wife
GenreDrama
Romance
Western
Written byStan Daniels
Directed byPeter Werner
StarringFarrah Fawcett
Music byMark Snow
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersMichael O. Gallant
Andrew Golov (associate producer)
Production locationAustin, Texas
CinematographyNeil Roach
EditorMartin Nicholson
Running time92 minutes
Production companiesFrederick S. Pierce Company
Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMay 23, 1994

The Substitute Wife is a 1994 television film directed by Stan Daniels and starring Farrah Fawcett, along with Lea Thompson and Peter Weller.

Premise

In Nebraska, during the pioneer days, a woman who knows she's going to die (Thompson) gets a prostitute (Fawcett) to take her place with her husband (Weller). Her reason being, is if the family is left without a motherly figure, the family will lose their farm.

Cast

  • Farrah Fawcett – Pearl
  • Lea Thompson – Amy Hightower
  • Peter Weller – Martin Hightower
  • Karis Paige Bryant – Jessica (as Karis Bryant)
  • Cory Lloyd – Nathan
  • Colton Conklin – Jack
  • Annie Suite – Mrs. Van Der Meer
  • Babs George – Mrs. Parker
  • Gena Sleete – Hattie Donahue
  • Gail Cronauer – Isabel Donahue
  • Lou Perryman – Saloon Keeper

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