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Jennifer: A Woman’s Story

Jennifer: A Woman’s Story

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1979
2h 0m
7.0(1 votes)
Drama
TV Movie

Overview

The widow of a wealthy shipbuilder tries to hold onto his business and becomes involved with boardroom intrigue in her bitter struggle to maintain control of the company. Based on British TV series "The Foundation." Pilot to a prospective series.

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