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Silence Like Glass

Play trailer Silence Like Glass R,  1989,  1h 45m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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When young ballet dancer Eva Martin (Jami Gertz) falls ill, she discovers that she has cancer. Seeking treatment at a clinic, Eva attempts to cope with her potentially fatal illness. She must also adjust to life with her new roommate, fellow cancer patient Claudia Jacoby (Martha Plimpton), a girl of modest means who immediately resents the well-to-do Eva. Slowly, however, Eva and Claudia begin to build a friendship that helps them both deal with their disease.
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Carl Schenkel

Director

Jami Gertz

Eva Martin

Martha Plimpton

Claudia Jacoby

George Peppard

Mr. Martin

Bruce Payne

Dr. Burton

Rip Torn

Dr. Markowitz

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Silence Like Glass

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Synopsis When young ballet dancer Eva Martin (Jami Gertz) falls ill, she discovers that she has cancer. Seeking treatment at a clinic, Eva attempts to cope with her potentially fatal illness. She must also adjust to life with her new roommate, fellow cancer patient Claudia Jacoby (Martha Plimpton), a girl of modest means who immediately resents the well-to-do Eva. Slowly, however, Eva and Claudia begin to build a friendship that helps them both deal with their disease.
Director
Carl Schenkel
Producer
Michael Röhrig, Carl Schenkel
Screenwriter
Bea Hellmann, Carl Schenkel
Production Co
Bavaria Film, Lisa-Film
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m
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