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By Design

19821h 32mClaude Jutra

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Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.

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What is By Design (1982) about?

Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.

Who stars in By Design?

By Design stars Patty Duke (Helen), Sara Botsford (Angie), Saul Rubinek (Terry), Sonia Zimmer (Suzie), Mina E. Mina (R.B. Corcoran). The film was directed by Claude Jutra.

How long is By Design?

By Design has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982.

Where can I watch By Design?

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