Movie: The World According to Garp

Top 10 Billed Cast

Robin Williams
Robin Williams

T.S. Garp

Mary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt

Helen Holm

Glenn Close
Glenn Close

Jenny Fields

John Lithgow
John Lithgow

Roberta Muldoon

Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn

Mr. Fields

Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy

Mrs. Fields

Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz

The Hooker

Brenda Currin
Brenda Currin

Pooh

Peter Michael Goetz
Peter Michael Goetz

John Wolfe

Jenny Wright
Jenny Wright

Cushie

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The World According to Garp - Original Theatrical Trailer

The World According to Garp - Original Theatrical Trailer

John Irving on why The World According to Garp is more relevant now than he ever imagined

John Irving on why The World According to Garp is more relevant now than he ever imagined

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The World According to Garp - Original Theatrical Trailer

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John Irving on why The World According to Garp is more relevant now than he ever imagined

John Irving on why The World According to Garp is more relevant now than he ever imagined - Featurette

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