Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress

Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress

NR 1977 · 120 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, TV Movie

A woman's inability to make a lasting commitment results in her having a string of affairs with married men.

Directed by Robert Greenwald · Written by Nancy Greenwald

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