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The Suicide's Wife

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The Suicide's Wife
GenreDrama
Based onThe Suicide's Wife
by David Madden
Screenplay byDennis Nemec
Directed byJohn Newland
Starring
Music byDavid Raksin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
CinematographyMichael D. Margulies
EditorDann Cahn
Running time96 mins
Production companyFactor/Newland Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseNovember 7, 1979 (1979-11-07)

The Suicide's Wife is a 1979 made-for-TV movie and drama film directed by John Newland. The film stars Angie Dickinson,[1] Gordon Pinsent, Zohra Lampert, Todd Lookinland, Peter Donat, Lane Davies, Don Marshall, and Majel Barrett.[2] Kathie Browne has a supporting role.[3] The film is based on the novel of the same name by David Madden.[4]

Plot

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An unsuccessful middle-aged college professor commits suicide, leaving his wife to cope with guilt, shame, and an angry teenage son who blames her for his father's death.

Cast

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Production

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Factor/Newland Productions produced the film.[5]

Reception

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Critical response

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Tom Buckley of The New York Times wrote in his review:"Even the capable and attractive Miss Dickinson, every housewife's fantasy of herself, can't make The Suicide's Wife bearable.[2]

Release

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The Suicide's Wife was released on September 19, 1995, on VHS by Congress Entertainment.[6]

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ Stratton, James (2020). Angie: The Life and Films of Angie Dickinson. Orlando, Florida: BearManor Media. ISBN 978-1629335155.
  2. ^ a b Buckley, Tom (November 7, 1979). "TV: The Suicide's Wife' Has Strong Guilt Feelings". The New York Times. New York City: The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Aaker 2017, p. 1845.
  4. ^ Madden, David (1978). The Suicide's Wife. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company. ISBN 978-0672524929.
  5. ^ Mayes, Andrew G S; Baskin, Ellen (2005). A List of Books and Plays from Which Films Have Been Made 1928-2001. Enser's Filmed Books and Plays (6th ed.). Farnham: Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 978-0754608783.
  6. ^ The Suicide's Wife. Congress Entertainment (VHS). Austin, Texas: Congress House Studio. September 19, 1995. ASIN 6303814964. Retrieved June 22, 2020.

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