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1990 · 1h 44m · Drama · Romance
TMDB 6.5/10 (177 votes)
An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one another, she discovers his inability to read. When he is fired, she takes on trying to teach him to read in her kitchen each night.
Directed by Martin Ritt
Box office $6M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Martin RittDirector
Jane Fondaas Iris King
Robert De Niroas Stanley Cox
Swoosie Kurtzas Sharon
Martha Plimptonas Kelly King
Jamey Sheridanas Joe
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as Leonides Cox
Zohra Lampertas Elaine
Loretta Devineas Bertha
Kathy Kinneyas Bernice
Harley Crossas Richard King
Julie Garfieldas Belinda
Karen Ludwigas Melissa
Dortha Duckworthas Librarian
Stephen Rootas Mr. HentleyCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.