The Grocer's Wife

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The Grocer's Wife

1991

1h 40m

3.8(4 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A meek young man allows a stripper to stay in his house while his domineering mother is hospitalized.

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8 members

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Simon Webb

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Susinn McFarlen

Anita Newlove

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Nicola Cavendish

Mrs. Friendly

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Jay Brazeau

Barber

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Andrea Rankin

Mildred Midley

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Alec Burden

Hermann Melzer

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LeRoy Schulz

Mr. Friendly

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Walter Mills

Minister

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