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A Simple Twist of Fate

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama starring Steve Martin and Gabriel Byrne.

After a personal tragedy, furniture maker Michael McMann has decided to live a reclusive rural life. Then, during a snowstorm, a mother collapses and dies on his doorstep, leaving him to look after her young daughter.
Widescreen.
(1994, PG) (S) (W)
Films: pp 49-79 ***

Contributors

Director:
Gillies MacKinnon
Michael McMann:
Steve Martin
John Newland:
Gabriel Byrne
Nancy Newland:
Laura Linney
Mrs Simon:
Catherine O'Hara
Mathilda McCann, aged ten:
Alana Austin
Mathilda McCann, aged five:
Alyssa Austin
Tanny Newland:
Stephen Baldwin
Keating:
Byron Jennings
Bryce:
Michael Des Barres
Source: Radio Times

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