A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
Feb 03 1982
•2h 40m
•Drama, TV Movie
An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs.
Cast
See allBette Davis
Esther McDonald Cimino
Penny Fuller
Mrs. Polanski
Christopher Guest
Philip Ryan
George Hearn
George Cimino
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