The Meal

The Meal

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The Meal

1975

1h 30m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A rich Florida woman (Dina Merrill) invites big shots to a banquet, then watches with a friend (Carl Betz) as they destroy one another.

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7 members

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Dina Merrill

Kelly

Dina Merrill

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Carl Betz

Jake

Carl Betz

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Leon Ames

Kroger

Leon Ames

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Vicki Powers

Liz

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Mark Featherstone-Witty

Nigel

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Susan Logan

Annie

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Mike Rasmussen

Mike

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