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A Woman's Tale

PG-1319911h 33mPaul Cox
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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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.

ComedyDrama
CancerDying Woman

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What is A Woman's Tale (1991) 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 stars in A Woman's Tale?

A Woman's Tale stars Sheila Florance (Martha), Małgorzata Dobrowolska (Anna), Norman Kaye (Billy), Chris Haywood (Jonathan), Ernie Gray (Peter). The film was directed by Paul Cox.

How long is A Woman's Tale?

A Woman's Tale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG-13.

Is A Woman's Tale worth watching?

A Woman's Tale holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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