Absent Friends(1985)
Adaptation of the play by Alan Ayckbourn.
Movie: Absent Friends
Top 6 Billed Cast
John
Colin
Paul
Marge
Evelyn
Diana
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Adaptation of the play by Alan Ayckbourn.
Release Date
1985-09-29
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7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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