Waiting for the Light(1990)

A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.

6.7(10)1h 34mJune 14, 1990

Comedy

Synopsis

When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!

Directed by Christopher Monger

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Cast

Shirley MacLaine

Aunt Zena

Teri Garr

Kay

Clancy Brown

Joe

Vincent Schiavelli

Mullins

John Bedford Lloyd

Reverend Stevens

Jeff McCracken

Charlie

Jack McGee

Slim Slater

Colin Baumgartner

Eddie

Hillary Wolf

Emily

Louis Guzzo

National Newscaster

William Dore

Reverend Jones

Amanda Arguello

Screaming Girl #1

Michelle Wartman

Screaming Girl #2

Robert Hardwick

Dr. Kelley

LeChelle Anne Goncalves

Screaming Girl #3

Robin Ginsburg

Miss Hicks

Arthur H. Cahn

Mr. Patterson

Lyn Tyrrell

Woman in Crowd

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When did Waiting for the Light come out?+

Waiting for the Light was released in 1990.

How long is Waiting for the Light?+

Waiting for the Light runs for 94 minutes (1 hour and 34 minutes).

Who directed Waiting for the Light?+

Waiting for the Light was directed by Christopher Monger.

Who stars in Waiting for the Light?+

Waiting for the Light stars Shirley MacLaine, Teri Garr, Clancy Brown, Vincent Schiavelli and John Bedford Lloyd.

Waiting for the Light(1990)

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