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A Woman's Tale (1991)

Movie ★ 6.3 93 min

Comedy Drama

Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.

Paul Cox Writer Paul Cox Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 26, 1991
Runtime
93 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$393,000
IMDb
tt0103282
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Language

Themes

Cast

Sheila Florance Sheila Florance Martha Małgorzata Dobrowolska Małgorzata Dobrowolska Anna Norman Kaye Norman Kaye Billy Chris Haywood Chris Haywood Jonathan Ernie Gray Peter Myrtle Woods Miss Inchley Bruce Myles Bruce Myles Con 1 Alex Menglet Alex Menglet Con 2 François Bernard Neighbor Monica Maughan Monica Maughan Max Gillies Max Gillies Tony Llewellyn-Jones Tony Llewellyn-Jones Dawn Klingberg Marina Finlay Victoria Eagger Marion Heathfield Marion Heathfield Carla Hoogeveen Carla Hoogeveen Nino Gaetano Martinetti

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Woman's Tale about?
Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.
Who directed A Woman's Tale?
A Woman's Tale was directed by Paul Cox.
Who stars in A Woman's Tale?
A Woman's Tale stars Sheila Florance, Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Norman Kaye, Chris Haywood.
When was A Woman's Tale released?
A Woman's Tale is a 1991 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch A Woman's Tale?
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