Strong Medicine is a 1981 American drama film written and directed by Richard Foreman and starring Kate Manheim, Scotty Snyder, Bill Raymond, Harry Roskolenko and Ron Vawter.
Premise Adaptation of an avant-garde play, also by Foreman, about Rhoda (Kate Manheim), a hysterical heroine who feels oppressed by the people around her. She suffers through her birthday party. She then goes to see a doctor, plans a vacation. She argues a lot and even breaks the fourth wall.
Cast Kate Manheim as Rhoda David Warrilow as Doctor Ron Vawter as Max Bill Raymond as Young Man Harry Roskolenko as Old Man Scotty Snyder as Old Woman Ruth Maleczech as Eleanor Carol Kane Raul Julia as Raoul Buck Henry Wallace Shawn as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Reception Leonard Maltin awarded the film two and a half stars.
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