BETTE DAVIS & GENA ROWLANDS "STRANGERS " 1979 2/10

The First Lady of the American Screen, Bette Davis, earned the 1979 Best Actress Emmy Award (Prime Time, Limited Series or Special) for her work opposite Gena Rowlands, the Queen of Independent Cinema, in the outstanding made-for-TV classic "Strangers: The Story of A Mother And Daughter". Rarely been seen since its May 1979 broadcast, it marks a vital point in the career of Hollywood's greatest actress as it is one of the high points of Miss Davis's "Silver Age", when she played rich parts in some of the most acclaimed television productions of the mid-1970s through the early 1980s. Three decades after its broadcast and two decades after Bette's passing, "Strangers" remains a superb and resonant human drama, deservedly comparable to Ingmar Bergman's "Autumn Sonata" and James L. Brooks's "Terms of Endearment". I hope that my fellow Bette fans will continue to cherish one of her last great performances and films.

[@vogelfrau2425]

BD acted with her face. Its interesting to watch her expressions. Much better than nowadays talking or shooting around all the time.

[@markwhitman72]

This movie is an acting masterpiece by both Davis and Rowlands and should not be missed. Today's actresses should view it and learn the art of convincing performances that go straight to the heart!!

[@TotzkeMike]

I love that the Divine Bette got some good roles in TV movies late in her career.

[@kayannelarson6325]

I love this movie and want to watch more like this reminds me of my old childhood home.

[@65wiseman]

Gena Rowlands is one of the few people that Bette Davis actually liked.

[@abandonedfragmentofhope5415]

There's also Meryl Streep.

[@mmjhcb]

Never understood her liking Streep. I think perhaps she just wanted to work. Hepburn had Streep right.

[@evruss47]

When this film was first aired on television, it was appropriately done so on Mother's Day in 1979.

[@brianferrell7656]

I remember watching this when I was in High School. That's the only time I ever remember it being ever being shown after that. What a pleasure to see it again. Thanks for posting.

[@mikedallen123]

Over 30 years since I first say this movie. Great to see it again

[@sfden50]

Let me chime in with The thanks for up loading this - Its just SO GREAT -
An Acting Master Class!

[@pattimccraw6168]

what a great movie, both bette davis and gena rowlands wonderful actresses..

[@blakkone4000]

Saw this movie for the very first time last night at a friends house. I think I missed this part though. Thanks for posting!!!

[@calebcostigan2561]

This was filmed in the same town as Murder, She Wrote was. Mendocino, CA stood in for Cabot Cove, MA.

[@material___]

thought this woman looked familiar!!! played in the notebook

[@Juneminto]

really liked bettie davis ..loved her flims..she was so dramatic

[@ellamone9998]

Wow, these 2 really know how to make this look real. I just don't understand how a Mother can be so cruel and cold. I'm wondering why the daughter came back. Anxiety should skyrocket by now 😒

[@rewardless]

thank you BDEyes81; much appreciated.

[@pamtime22]

Think because Bette was a mother, her role in this movie was more believable. Raising two daughters myself I can relate to this film.

[@New2010Me]

thanks !!! :-]

[@3506Dodge]

Is this Mendocino, CA?

[@Mimi-ex6jo]

👏🏽💚⭐️💜👏🏽

[@anniemaye1]

Part 2 doesn't work

[@marxmovies6607]

Great story. Greates actresses. Being as strong as this daughter is almost impossible, unless you're cynical and very selfish. But I wonder how this story goes on. Thanks anyway for such a quality and taste.