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ABC. Release. November 11, 1990. Call Me Anna is a 1990 American made-for-television biographical drama film directed by Gilbert Cates and written by John McGreevey. It is based on the 1988 book Call Me Anna by Patty Duke and Kenneth Turan. The film stars Patty Duke, Timothy Carhart, Howard Hesseman, Deborah May, Ari Meyers and Millie Perkins.
- Biography Drama
Nov 11, 1990 · Call Me Anna: Directed by Gilbert Cates. With Patty Duke, Timothy Carhart, Howard Hesseman, Deborah May. Actress Patty Duke portrays herself in this autobiographical film that details her long-time struggle with mental illness.
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- Biography, Drama
- Gilbert Cates
- 1990-11-11
Since this book was written 25 years ago, I googled her to see what had happened since the book ended. (Yet another memoir written in middle age so the book ends before the story is over.) She is still married to her fourth husband - that's good.
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- Patty Duke
Nov 9, 1990 · As a child actress, she was virtually kidnapped by her managers (played by Deborah May and an excellent, low-key Howard Hesseman) and forced to live with them, with only occasional visits from...
A television movie based on the autobiography of Patty Duke. Tells the story of her turbulent life as a child star and adult actress, and of her ultimate triumph over mental illness.
- Gilbert Cates
- Ari Meyers
Call Me Anna is a 1990 American biographical drama film directed by Gilbert Cates. The film aired on the ABC network on November 11, 1990. The film is based on Patty Duke's 1988 autobiography of the same name that details her life from a child star to an adult actress, and her long-time struggle...
Call Me Anna (1990 TV Movie) If you still believe there is a stigma for seeking help for mental disorders... Then you must see this film, to understand the reality. Having read the book, Ms. Duke is now an advocate for those afflicted with bipolar disorder; formerly labeled manic-depression.
