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In the Spirit

In the Spirit

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In the Spirit

"A comedy with murder on its mind."

1990

1h 34m

4.5(4 votes)

Comedy

Overview

After her husband loses his job, Marianne moves from Beverly Hills to a nightmare New York City. She hires ditzy psychic Reva to redecorate her apartment, and they end up being chased by a crazed killer.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Elaine May

Elaine May

Marianne Flan

Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas

Reva Prosky

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Roger Flan

Jeannie Berlin

Jeannie Berlin

Crystal

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Sue

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Lureen

Phillip Schopper

The Voice

Agda Antonio

Yolanda

Brian Hickey

Attacker in Hall

Laurie Jones

Pamela

Creative team

Directed by: Sandra Seacat
Written by: Jeannie Berlin
Laurie Jones
Produced by: Beverly Irby
Julian Schlossberg

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