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Rachel, Rachel (1968)

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Paul Newman made his directorial debut and Newman's wife, Joanne Woodward, stars as Rachel Cameron, a 35-year-old unmarried schoolteacher who feels as though she's wasted her life. Rachel's best friend, Calla Mackie (Estelle Parsons), invites her to attend a religious revival meeting. Here Rachel is swept up in the emotional fervor orchestrated by a young guest preacher (Terry Kiser). This is the first of several cathartic incidents which convince Rachel to kick over the traces and express her

R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Apr 28, 2009

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All Critics (11) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)

Woodward carries everything with her faultless performance.

March 6, 2009 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | Comment
Combustible Celluloid

Well-directed by Paul Newman, the film chronicles the ordinary life of its unsung heroine, a small-town spinsterish teacher, beautifully played by Joanne Woodward.

October 20, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

Fine acting all around (Joanne Woodward especially), and sensitive Paul Newman direction.

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A bit flawed by the excess of flashbacks and oniric sequences. Nevertheless, amazing performance by Mrs. Newman

March 9, 2011
pier007

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Joanne Woodward stars a Rachel, a timid and sexually frustrated 35-year old schoolteacher who's desperate for a change in her life; a summer fling throws her emotions into chaos. A slow, quiet film about ordinary sadness and triumph; the movie requires a star turn from Woodward to pull it off, and gets it.

January 23, 2011
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