This gripping drama recounts a schizophrenic teenager's struggle to cope with her mental illness. Deborah Blake (Kathleen Quinlan) fights inner demons that manifest themselves as visual hallucinations, and attempts suicide as an escape. After a stay in a mental hospital, and with the help of a caring psychiatrist, Deborah is eventually able to control her condition. An emotional and worthy adaptation of the autobiographical best-seller by Joanne Greenberg. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
An Imorh production.
Excerpt: "I never promised you a rose garden." -- Dr. Fried (BIBI ANDERSSON) to Deborah Blake (KATHLEEN QUINLAN)
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
Interviews: Kathleen Quinlan - Actor
Audio Commentary: Kathleen Quinlan - Actor
Trailers:
1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. Preview Attractions
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Index
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies
Director of Photography
Bruce Logan: American Cinematographer
Production Designer
Toby Rafelson: Art Director
Review 1:
"...[Quinlan] gives a remarkably fine, contained performance..."
Source: New York Times
p.C10 07/15/1977