Distance

Dec 22, 1975

1h 34m

★ 5.0

Overview

’Distance’ is an award-winning, independent feature film exploring the distance between men and women through the intertwined stories of two couples. Made by the filmmaker while he was still in his 20s, ‘Distance’ features Oscar-nominee James Woods in his first leading role.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Cine Bright

Distance Trailers

Cast

Sgt. Elwood Horne

Paul Benjamin

Greta Horne

Eija Pokkinen

Larry Vincent

James Woods

Joanne Morse

Bibi Besch

Sergeant Herman

Don Devendorf

Mrs. Herman

Polly Holliday

Jesse Horne

Hal Miller

Bruce Kornbluth

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