Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter

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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
GenreDrama
Written byMichael de Guzman
Directed by Milton Katselas
Starring Bette Davis
Gena Rowlands
Ford Rainey
Donald Moffat
Music by Fred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Robert W. Christiansen
Rick Rosenberg
Ric Rondell (associate producer)
Production location Mendocino, California
Cinematography James Crabe
EditorMillie Moore
Running time90 minutes
Production companyChris-Rose Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseMay 13, 1979 (1979-05-13)

Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter is a 1979 American made-for-television drama film directed by Milton Katselas and starring Bette Davis and Gena Rowlands. It was broadcast May 13, 1979 on CBS.

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Davis won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her performance.

Plot

Bette Davis stars as Lucy Mason, an embittered New England widow who, after an estrangement of 20 years, is reunited with her daughter Abigail (Gena Rowlands). The two women attempt to repair their relationship when the daughter is diagnosed with cancer.

Ford Rainey, Donald Moffat, Whit Bissell and Royal Dano also appear.

Cast


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