Right of Way
Synopsis
Miniature Dwyer is named after her mother, who was making miniature doll houses when Minnie was born. Minnie, too, has built doll houses for years, and when she learns that she is terminally ill, she and her husband Teddy begin planning their joint suicide. She makes sure that her dolls are placed with people who will appreciate and cherish them. The couple refuse to allow their grief-stricken daughter or the solicitous social worker or anyone else to forestall the death they are determined is right for them
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Bette Davis
Miniature Dwyer
James Stewart
Teddy Dwyer
Melinda Dillon
Ruda Dwyer
Priscilla Morrill
Mrs. Finter
John Harkins
G. Clayburn
Jacque Lynn Colton
Mrs. Belkin
Louis Schaefer
Kahn
Charles Walker
Kahn's Assistant
Ismael 'East' Carlo
Gardener
Jane Kaczmarek
TV Reporter
Mark L. Taylor
Paramedic
John Ratzenberger
Policeman
Edith Fields
Saleswoman
Paco Vela
TV Cameraman
Michael Canavan
Process Server
Philip Littell
Cashier
Robert Jayne
Mrs. Belkin's Son
Jodi Hicks
Mrs. Belkin's Daughter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Lees
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Right of Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Schaefer/Karpf Productions, HBO Films, Post Newsweek Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Richard Lees
Brad Fiedel
Howard Schwartz
Sidney Katz
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Richard Lees
Writer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Sidney Katz
Editor
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Right of Way
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What is Right of Way about?
Miniature Dwyer is named after her mother, who was making miniature doll houses when Minnie was born. Minnie, too, has built doll houses for years, and when she learns that she is terminally ill, she and her husband Teddy begin planning their joint suicide. She makes sure that her dolls are placed with people who will appreciate and cherish them. The couple refuse to allow their grief-stricken daughter or the solicitous social worker or anyone else to forestall the death they are determined is right for them
Who directed Right of Way?
Right of Way was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in Right of Way?
The principal cast of Right of Way includes Bette Davis, James Stewart, Melinda Dillon, Priscilla Morrill, John Harkins.
When was Right of Way released and how long is it?
Right of Way was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Right of Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Right of Way was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Right of Way?
Right of Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).