Message to My Daughter
18 years dead. A mother helps her daughter face up to life
1973 · 74 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, TV Movie
A confused teenager discovers a stack of tapes recorded years earlier by her dying mother.
Directed by Robert Michael Lewis · Written by Rita Lakin
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Bonnie Bedelia Janet Thatcher -
Martin Sheen John Thatcher -
Kitty Winn Miranda Thatcher -
Neva Patterson Mrs. Oliver -
Mark Slade Dave Hanley - J Jerry Ayres Steve
- K King Moody Frank
- R Richard McMurray Mr. Oliver
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John Crawford Abortionist -
Lucille Benson Woman on Train -
John Lasell Doctor -
Jan Shutan Lorraine
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