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Winnie

Winnie

19887.71h 40m

Overview

Based on a true story about a woman who is institutionalized as mentally retarded for 30 years while struggling to reach the outside world through her writing.

Directed by John Korty
Written by Jamie Pastor Bolnick, Joyce Eliason
Produced by Andrea Baynes
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Top Cast

Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

Mrs. Paretti

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Mrs. Drake

Meredith Baxter

Meredith Baxter

Winnie

Diana Bellamy

Diana Bellamy

Nurse

Katy Boyer

Katy Boyer

Ruby Rose

Channing Chase

Channing Chase

Saleslady

David Morse

David Morse

Thomas

Hal Landon Jr.

Hal Landon Jr.

Man with Car

About Winnie

Winnie is a drama, tv movie film released in 1988. Directed by John Korty, it stars Rutanya Alda, Barbara Barrie, Meredith Baxter. Based on a true story about a woman who is institutionalized as mentally retarded for 30 years while struggling to reach the outside world through her writing.

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