Movie: Misery Loves Company

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Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates

Self

James Caan
James Caan

Self

William Goldman
William Goldman

Self

Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner

Self

Barry Sonnenfeld
Barry Sonnenfeld

Self

Frances Sternhagen
Frances Sternhagen

Self

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    A documentary presenting the behind the scenes of Rob Reiner's classic "Misery", with Reiner himself, Kathy Bates, James Caan, Frances Sternhagen, writer William Goldman, Barry Sonnenfeld (the film's cinematographer) presenting their views on the film years later of its release and the impact "Misery" had in their professional lives.

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    2003-01-01

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