Movie: Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rudy Behlmer
Rudy Behlmer

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Charles Busch
Charles Busch

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John Epperson
John Epperson

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Carol Kane
Carol Kane

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Drew Casper
Drew Casper

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Charlotte Chandler
Charlotte Chandler

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Paul Clinton
Paul Clinton

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Glenn Erickson
Glenn Erickson

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Boze Hadleigh
Boze Hadleigh

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Karen Swenson
Karen Swenson

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    An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"

  • Release Date

    2006-01-01

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    7

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    3.5 starts
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    English
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