The Morning After

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The Morning After

1974

1h 15m

6.7(3 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

A successful public relations man's refusal to admit his alcoholism jeopardizes his career, his family and his life. ABC Movie of the Week.

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17 members

Acting

Dick Van Dyke

Charlie Lester

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Lynn Carlin

Fran Lester

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Don Porter

Rudy King

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Linda Lavin

Toni

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Jewel Blanch

Karen Lester

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Sam Gilman

Fisherman

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Joshua Bryant

Dr. Emmett

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Richard Derr

Dr. Tillman

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Robert Hover

Frank Lester

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Carolyn Ames

Carol Lester

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Doug Johnson

Stewart

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Directing

Dermott Downs

Danny Lester

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Jim Raymond

Mr. Doherty

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Penny Kunard

Mrs. Doherty

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Sandy Ward

Telly Curran

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Joyce Easton

Rita

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Rebecca Ray

Girl in Bar

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