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The Bell Jar

1979, Biography, 1h 52m

8 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Movie Info

A college student (Marilyn Hassett) who lost her father and hates her mother (Julie Harris) slowly goes mad in the 1950s.

Rating: R
Genre: Biography
Original Language: English
Director: Larry Peerce
Producer: Michael Todd Jr.
Runtime: 1h 52m

Cast & Crew

Marilyn Hassett

Marilyn Hassett

Esther Greenwood

Julie Harris

Mrs. Greenwood

Anne Jackson

Dr. Nolan

Barbara Barrie

Jay Cee

Robert Klein

Lenny

Donna Mitchell

Joan

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