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The Russell Girl

The Russell Girl

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The Russell Girl

"She had almost lost hope."

2008

1h 30m

6.1(26 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Sarah Russell, a 23-year-old aspiring medical school student, visits her loving family to share some important news, but instead finds herself attempting to finally confront a difficult period from her past.

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Production Companies

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn

Sarah Russell

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Gayle Russell

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Lorainne Morrissey

Henry Czerny

Henry Czerny

Howard Morrisey

Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley

Evan Carroll

Tim DeKay

Tim DeKay

Tim Russell

Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Daniel Russell

Max Morrow

Max Morrow

Rick Morrissey

Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis

Richard Leacock

Richard Leacock

Creative team

Directed by: Jeff Bleckner
Written by: Jill E. Blotevogel
Produced by: Andrew Gottlieb

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