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When the Line Goes Through

A powerfully compelling drama, in the tradition of Tennessee Williams...
Sep 24, 1972 · 1h 25m
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Drama

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Bluff Jackson is a smooth talking drifter with a questionable past. His travels take him to an isolated backwoods station where two sisters, totally ignorant of the modern world, are caring for their elderly civil war veteran grandfather.

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CAST

Martin Sheen
Bluff Jackson
Beverly Washburn
Rayme Rucker
Davey Davison
Mayme Rucker
Jim Boles
Grandpa Rucker
Directed by Clyde Ware

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$100,000
Revenue
—
Production
Delaware Pictures, Jud-Lee Productions
Country
US
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