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Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff

Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff

The emotional explosion is hers. The emotional experience is yours.

Genres

Drama

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An abusive sexual relationship between a white spinster schoolteacher and a young black janitor in 1956 Kansas complicates her struggle to come to grips with her sexuality and emotions.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

106 mins

Rating

5.4/10

Release Date

13 April 1979

Country

United States of America

Cast

Anne Heywood

Anne Heywood

Evelyn Wyckoff

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Dr. Steiner

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Dr. Neal

Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman

Ed Eckles

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Beth

Ronee Blakley

Ronee Blakley

Betsy

Dorothy Malone

Dorothy Malone

Mildred

Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

Marie

John Lafayette

John Lafayette

Rafe Collins

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Mrs. Hemmings

R.G. Armstrong

R.G. Armstrong

Mr. Hemmings

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Havermeyer

J. Patrick McNamara

J. Patrick McNamara

Chest Rollins

Gary Prendergast

Gary Prendergast

Marlon

Rip Clark

Rip Clark

Henry

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