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62% Critic Match
The West Side Waltz
“A story that invites you to rediscover the joy of living, the power of friendship and the wisdom of age.”
6.2 / 10• 1995• 1h 30m•NR• English
DramaTV Movie
Storyline
Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company just for making music since Cara plays the violin accompanying Margaret at the piano. Because of her arthritis she accepts the housemaid Robin who wants to become an actress. With this naive pretty girl her life gets suddently really exciting and she makes a lot of new friends.
Cast & Crew
Shirley MacLaine
Margaret Mary Elderdice
Lead
Liza Minnelli
Cara Varnum
Jennifer Grey
Robin Ouiseau
August Schellenberg
Serge
Hal Williams
Jonno
Richard Gilliland
Neil
ET
Ernest Thompson
Manville Truple
Camille Saviola
Tenant
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ernest Thompson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The West Side Waltz is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
