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Still from Postcards from the Edge — Postcards from the Edge (1990) — Mike NicholsPhotographed by Michael Ballhaus

Poster for Postcards from the Edge

Mike Nichols

Postcards from the Edge

English / 1990 / 1h 41m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.57/5·37.1K ratings·10.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.

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Starring Shirley MacLaine
Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorMike Nichols

WriterCarrie Fisher

CinematographerMichael Ballhaus

ComposerCarly Simon

EditorSam O'Steen

Producer

John Calley, Mike Nichols

Cast

Meryl Streepas Suzanne Vale

Shirley MacLaineas Doris Mann

Dennis Quaidas Jack Faulkner

Gene Hackmanas Lowell Kolchek

Richard Dreyfussas Dr. Frankenthal

Rob Reineras Joe Pierce

Mary Wickesas Grandma

Conrad Bainas Grandpa

Annette Beningas Evelyn Ames

Simon Callowas Simon Asquith

Gary Mortonas Marty Wiener

CCH Pounderas Julie Marsden

Sidney Armusas Sid Roth

Robin Bartlettas Aretha

Barbara Garrickas Carol

Anthony Healdas George Lazan

Dana Iveyas Wardrobe Mistress

Oliver Plattas Neil Bleene

Michael Ontkeanas Robert Munch

Pepe Sernaas Raoul

Postcards from the Edge (1990) | Criteria