For Pete's Sake
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PG 1974 · 90 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy
Henrietta Robbins borrows money from a loan shark to finance her husband's investment in the stock market. However, when their stock plummets, she scrambles to find a way to pay the money back.
Directed by Peter Yates · Written by Maurice Richlin
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Barbra Streisand Henrietta 'Henry' Robbins -
Michael Sarrazin Pete Robbins -
Estelle Parsons Helen Robbins -
Molly Picon Mrs. Cherry -
William Redfield Fred Robbins -
Louis Zorich Nick -
Heywood Hale Broun Judge Hiller -
Richard Ward Bernie - E Ed Bakey Angelo
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Joseph Maher Mr. Coates
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