Out on a Limb

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An intense, clandestine love affair with a prominent politician sparks Shirley MacLaine's quest of self-discovery. From Stockholm to Hawaii, to the mountainous vastness of Peru, from disbelief to radiant affirmation, she discovers the roots of her very existence... and the infinite possibilities of life.

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Languages: English

Director: Robert Butler

Starring Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Charles Dance, John Heard, Anne Jackson

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Shirley MacLaine

Charles Dance

Gerry Stamford

John Heard

David Manning

Anne Jackson

Bella Abzug

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