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Ed Asner
Ed Asner

Matthew St James

Gary Cole
Gary Cole

Dr. Hayward

Kate McNeil
Kate McNeil

Kristi

Barbara Barrie
Barbara Barrie

Frances

John Randolph
John Randolph

James Sloyan
James Sloyan

Philip Sterling
Philip Sterling

Tommy

Mary Ann Thebus
Mary Ann Thebus

Wilma

Mike Nussbaum
Mike Nussbaum

Mike

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    Two doctors, a father and son, conceal their alcohol and drug problems in this potent look at the abuse of those substances that exist in the medical profession.

  • Release Date

    1986-02-11

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    4.5 starts
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    English
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