USA,
1977, 96 min
Directed by:
Anthony PageCinematography:
Bruce LoganComposer:
Paul ChiharaCast:
Kathleen Quinlan, Bibi Andersson, Ben Piazza, Lorraine Gary, Susan Tyrrell, Reni Santoni, Signe Hasso, Sylvia Sidney, Dennis Quaid, Diane Varsi, Barbara Steele (more)Plots(1)
This gripping drama recounts a schizophrenic teenager's struggle to cope with her mental illness. Deborah Blake (Kathleen Quinlan) fights inner demons that manifest themselves as visual hallucinations, and attempts suicide as an escape. After a stay in a mental hospital, and with the help of a caring psychiatrist, Deborah is eventually able to control her condition. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1978 - Gavin Lambert, Lewis John Carlino (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1978 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1978 - Kathleen Quinlan (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)