Letters from Frank

Frank Miller, 65. They told him he was finished and that's when he and his wife began fighting back...Because you can't retire a courageous man from life.

1979•1h 40m

DramaTV Movie

When aging newspaper Editor Frank Miller is fired after decades of service and replaced by a computer, he cannot take this fate quietly. Frank becomes enraged and starts writing letters to his son, Richard, expressing his fury.

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Production

Paramount Television

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Art Carney

Frank Miller

Maureen Stapleton

Betty Miller

Mike Farrell

Richard Miller

Gail Strickland

Marlene

Mary Jackson

Edna Miller

Jenny O'Hara

Patty Miller

Lew Ayres

Dan Miller

Margaret Hamilton

Grandma Miller

Michael Goodwin

Mr. Carstairs

Michael J. Fox

Ricky

Larry Buck

Instructor

Margaret Martin

Millie

Nicholas Rice

Kennel Owner

Robert Stelmach

Car Salesman

Guy Bannerman

Mechanic

Blu Mankuma

Mover #1

Jonathon Pallone

Mover #2

Paul Rothery

Office Boy

Shirley Barclay

Minnie

John Röder

Mr. Everett

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