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Strong Medicine (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Strong Medicine' is a 1981 American drama film written and directed by Richard Foreman and starring Kate Manheim, Scotty Snyder, Bill Raymond, Harry Roskolenko and Ron Vawter.
Premise
Adaptation of an avant-garde play about Rhoda (Kate Manheim), a hysterical heroine who feels oppressed by the people around her. She suffers through her birthday party. She then goes to see a doctor, plans a vacation. She argues a lot and even breaks the fourth wall.
Cast
* Kate Manheim as Rhoda
* David Warrilow as Doctor
* Ron Vawter as Max
* Bill Raymond as Young Man
* Harry Roskolenko as Old Man
* Scotty Snyder as Old Woman
* Ruth Maleczech as Eleanor
* Carol Kane
* Raul Julia as Raoul
* Buck Henry
* Wallace Shawn as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Reception
Leonard Maltin awarded the film two and a half stars.
References
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