Out on a Limb (1987)
- Starring:
- Shirley MacLaine, Charles Dance, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Butler
Synopsis of Out on a Limb
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
Complete Cast of Out on a Limb
- Shirley MacLaine - Herself
- John Heard - David Manning
- Jerry Orbach - Mort Viner
- Jenny Gago
- Charles Dance - Gerry Stamford
- Anne Jackson - Bella Abzug
- Fabia Drake - Bookshop Owner
- Kathryn Skatula - Katerina
- Director(s):
- Robert Butler
- Writer(s):
- Colin Higgins, Shirley MacLaine
- Producer(s):
- Stan Margulies, Colin Higgins
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