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The Stepford Wives (1975)

Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents.

The Stepford Wives (1975)
Cast:

Katharine Ross
Paula Prentiss
Peter Masterson
Nanette Newman
Tina Louise
Patrick O’Neal

Director:
Bryan Forbes

Producer:
Edgar J. Scherick

Written by:
William Goldman

Distributor:
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
69

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