Sessions
1983 · 96 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama
High-priced call girl Lee Churchill examines her life via therapy 'sessions'. Her double life is unknown to her parents, sister and the 'straight' man with whom she falls in love.
Directed by Richard Pearce · Written by Barbara Turner
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Veronica Hamel Lee / Randy Churchill -
Jeffrey DeMunn Dr. Walter Hemmings -
Jill Eikenberry Maggie -
David Marshall Grant Josh -
George Coe Max -
Doris Belack -
Henderson Forsythe -
Deborah Hedwall Analyst - J Jo Henderson
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Anne Lange Leigh's roommate -
Tracy Pollan Leslie - H Heather Benna Rachel
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