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| The Suicide's Wife | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Suicide's Wife by David Madden |
| Screenplay by | Dennis Nemec |
| Directed by | John Newland |
| Starring | |
| Music by | David Raksin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | |
| Cinematography | Michael D. Margulies |
| Editor | Dann Cahn |
| Running time | 96 mins |
| Production company | Factor/Newland Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | November 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, Gordon Pinsent, Zohra Lampert, Todd Lookinland, Peter Donat, Lane Davies, Don Marshall, and Majel Barrett. Kathie Browne has a supporting role. The film is based on the novel of the same name by David Madden.
Plot
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
- Angie Dickinson as Diana Harrington
- Gordon Pinsent as Allan Crane
- Zohra Lampert as Sharon Logan
- Todd Lookinland as Mark Harrington
- Peter Donat as Wayne Harrington
- Lane Davies as Anson Keller
- Don Marshall as Richard Wilkes
- Majel Barrett as Clarissa Harmon
- Walt Davis as Jerry Swider
- Martin Rudy as William McGuane
- Luana Anders as Ms. Robbin
- Elaine Princi as Dorothy
- Mario Machado as Doctor
- Lorna Thayer as Therese Harrington
- Denis Berkfeldt as Bob
- Kathie Browne as Joan Davies
- Chris Ellis as Truck Driver
- Lyla Graham as Female Shopper
- Susan Niven as Secretary
- Peter Skinner as Brubaker
- Sean Spencer as Driver's Assistant
- Steven Factor as Jason Logan
- Marilyn Staley as Bank Teller
- Hillary Farrell as Teaching Assistant
- Matthew Baer as Kramer
- Alan Frost as Mr. Sloan
Production
Factor/Newland Productions produced the film.
Reception
Critical response
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.
Release
The Suicide's Wife was released on September 19, 1995, on VHS by Congress Entertainment.
References
Citations
- Stratton, James (2020). Angie: The Life and Films of Angie Dickinson. Orlando, Florida: BearManor Media. ISBN 978-1629335155.
- ^ 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.
- Aaker 2017, p. 1845.
- Madden, David (1978). The Suicide's Wife. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company. ISBN 978-0672524929.
- 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.
- The Suicide's Wife. Congress Entertainment (VHS). Austin, Texas: Congress House Studio. September 19, 1995. ASIN 6303814964. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
Sources
- Aaker, Everett (2017). Television Western Players, 1960-1975: A Biographical Dictionary. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 1845. ISBN 978-1476662503.