Radium Girls
2020 · 102 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, History
Young women toiling in a factory are exposed to hazardous material which takes a disastrous toll on their health.
Directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher · Written by Brittany Shaw
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Joey King Bessie Cavallo -
Abby Quinn Josephine Cavallo -
Cara Seymour Katherine Wiley -
Scott Shepherd Mr. Leech -
Susan Heyward Etta -
Neal Huff Dr Flint -
Collin Kelly-Sordelet Walt -
John Bedford Lloyd Arthur Roeder -
Olivia Macklin Paula -
Joe Grifasi Grandpa -
Brandon Gill Thomas -
Colby Minifie Doris
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