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A Private Matter (1992)

Movie ★ 5.5 92 min

Drama TV Movie

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.

Joan Micklin Silver Director William Nicholson Writer

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Released
June 20, 1992
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt0105176
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Cast

Sissy Spacek Sissy Spacek Sherri Finkbine Aidan Quinn Aidan Quinn Bob Finkbine Estelle Parsons Estelle Parsons Mary Chessen Sheila McCarthy Sheila McCarthy Diane Callaghan Leon Russom Leon Russom Steve Morris Xander Berkeley Xander Berkeley Peter Zenner Jeff Perry Jeff Perry Randall Everett Noley Thornton Noley Thornton Carol Callaghan William H. Macy William H. Macy Psychiatrist Carla Gugino Carla Gugino Mary Beth Allison Mack Allison Mack Terri Finkbine Atanas Ilitch Security Guard Kristin Moneagle TV Studio Mother

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Private Matter about?
The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of thalidomide were discovered in the early 1960s, sparked a firestorm of controversy with her determination to obtain an abortion.
Who directed A Private Matter?
A Private Matter was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
Who stars in A Private Matter?
A Private Matter stars Sissy Spacek, Aidan Quinn, Estelle Parsons, Sheila McCarthy.
When was A Private Matter released?
A Private Matter is a 1992 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch A Private Matter?
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