The People Next Door (1970 film)

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The People Next Door
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by David Greene
Screenplay by JP Miller
Starring
Cinematography Gordon Willis
Edited by Arline Garson
Music by Don Sebesky
Distributed by Avco Embassy Pictures
Release date
August 26, 1970
Running time
93 mins.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The People Next Door is a 1970 American drama film directed by David Greene and starring Eli Wallach and Julie Harris. [1] JP Miller adapted the screenplay from his 1968 CBS Playhouse teleplay.

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Plot

A married couple, Arthur and Gerrie Mason, struggle with the realities of their imperfect marriage as they fight to save and rehabilitate their teenage daughter, Maxie, from having been led into a life of drug addiction and ultimate committal to a mental ward.

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References

  1. "The People Next Door - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast - AllMovie". Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2011-06-18.