Directed by:
Arthur Allan SeidelmanScreenplay:
Susan SeegerCinematography:
Dennis DalzellComposer:
J. Peter RobinsonCast:
Meredith Baxter, Ben Masters, Georgann Johnson, Tracy Nelson, Shari Belafonte, Edward Asner, Summer Phoenix, Liz Torres, Liberty Phoenix, John M. Jackson, Mackenzie Phillips, Mindy Seeger (more)Plots(1)
Meredith Baxter (TV's Family Ties and Bridget Loves Bernie) plays the wife who seems to have everything in this made-for-TV-movie, which illuminates the problem of bulimia. In fitness-obsessed Southern California, Kate Stark struggles to hide her eating disorder, characterized by a psychological need to binge eat and purge, from her husband (Ben Masters), best friend (Shari Belafonte), and everyone around her who could help her fight this life-threatening illness. When finally confronted by the seriousness of her situation, Kate encounters the caring Dr. Resnick (Ed Asner), and patients with similar issues (played by Tracy Nelson and Mackenzie Phillips), who help her to acknowledge and accept her problem... the first step to healing. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Meredith Baxter
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Summer Phoenix
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Liz Torres
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Tony Miller
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