Stone Pillow
1985 · 100 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, TV Movie
A homeless woman named Florabelle becomes the unwitting guide to the streets for a New York social worker named Carrie who thinks she has lessons to offer the down-and-out clients she serves at the homeless shelter. Soon, however, Carrie realizes that she's the one who has much to learn.
Directed by George Schaefer · Written by Rose Leiman Goldemberg
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Lucille Ball Florabelle -
Daphne Zuniga Carrie Lang -
William Converse-Roberts Max -
Stephen Lang Tim - S Susan Batson Ruby
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Anna Maria Horsford Collins -
Stefan Schnabel Mr. Berman -
Rebecca Schull Mrs. Nelson - I Imogene Bliss Violet
- M Michael Champagne Supermarket Manager
- G Gloria Cromwell Bus Terminal Matron
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Patrick Kilpatrick Young Thug
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