Out on a Limb (1987)
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Actress/author Shirley MacLaine described her 1983 book Out on a Limb as the tale of her "personal spiritual quest." In this two-part TV-movie adaptation of the book, MacLaine plays herself, meeting the emotional challenge of passing 40 by entering into an affair with a Socialist member of… More Actress/author Shirley MacLaine described her 1983 book Out on a Limb as the tale of her "personal spiritual quest." In this two-part TV-movie adaptation of the book, MacLaine plays herself, meeting the emotional challenge of passing 40 by entering into an affair with a Socialist member of the House of Commons (fictionalized as "Gerry Stamford" and played by Charles Dance). She also forms a unromantic but deep friendship with an unusual fellow (John Heard) who introduces her to the metaphysical world. Also in the cast are Anne Jackson as feminist Bella Abzug, and real-life "trance channellers" Kevin Ryerson and Sture Johanssen. Part two of this fascinating project finds MacLaine seeking further answers to the riddle of life in the Peruvian Andes. Out on a Limb premiered on January 18 and 19, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Butler
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
as Herself
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Charles Dance
as Gerry Stamford
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John Heard
as David Manning
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Anne Jackson
as Bella Abzug
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Jerry Orbach
as Mort Viner
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Fabia Drake
as Bookshop Owner
- Jenny Gago
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Kathryn Skatula
as Katerina
