Postcards from the Edge

e 12
1h 41m
1990
6.6 /10 (280)

Having a wonderful time, wish I were here.

Overview

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1990-09-14

Top Billed Cast

Meryl Streep

Suzanne Vale

Shirley MacLaine

Doris Mann

Dennis Quaid

Jack Faulkner

Gene Hackman

Lowell Kolchek

Richard Dreyfuss

Dr. Frankenthal

Rob Reiner

Joe Pierce

Mary Wickes

Grandma

Conrad Bain

Grandpa

Annette Bening

Evelyn Ames

Simon Callow

Simon Asquith

Gary Morton

Marty Wiener

CCH Pounder

Julie Marsden

Sidney Armus

Sid Roth

Robin Bartlett

Aretha

Barbara Garrick

Carol

Anthony Heald

George Lazan

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