Catherine

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Catherine

1988

1h 20m

5.5(2 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

The true story of Catherine Dunbar's struggle with anorexia, that began when she was 15.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

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Susie Lindemann

Catherine Dunbar

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James Faulkner

John Dunbar

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Susan Engel

Dr. Woolard

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Phoebe Burridge

Anna Dunbar

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Felicity Hayes-McCoy

Dr. Leigh

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Susan Jameson

Maureen Dunbar

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Howard Nightingall

Richard Dunbar

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Amanda Parfitt

Hospital Administrator

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Jenny Robbins

Ms. Cartwright

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Sophie Sadler

Ice Skater

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Cleo Sylvestre

Sister

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Mark Tandy

Dr. Wishart

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Leon Tanner

Dr. Giffen

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James Tapp

Simon Dunbar

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Jamie Whyte

Self

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Vanessa Whyte

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