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The film's oily overdefinition of various class and cultural categories is strident enough to betray a condescending attitude toward the audience.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Overview
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Director and cast
- Garry Marshall Director
- Bette Midler as Cecilia 'CC' Carol Bloom
- Barbara Hershey as Hillary Whitney Essex
- John Heard as John Pierce
- Spalding Gray as Dr. Richard Milstein
- Lainie Kazan as Leona Bloom
- James Read as Michael Essex
- Mayim Bialik as Cecilia 'CC' Carol Bloom
- Marcie Leeds as Hillary Whitney Essex
- Carol Williard as Aunt Vesta
- Grace Johnston Cast
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