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The Lunatics' Ball
"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets "Children of a Lesser God"
Overview
A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.
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Cast
Russel Walder
Charles Duron
Jane Irwin
Charlotte
Michael Daly
Dr. Taylor
Jeremy Birchall
Librarian
Joy Watson
Sara's Mother
Gillian Baxter
Television Reporter
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