My Letter to George | |
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Theatrical release poster
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Directed by | Michael Laughlin |
Produced by | Antony I. Ginnane |
Written by | Michael Laughlin |
Based on | story by Jerzy Skolimowski |
Starring |
Jodie Foster John Lithgow Michael Murphy |
Production
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RKO-Challenge
Orinward Limited-Camperdown Produductions |
Distributed by | Thorn EMI (video) |
Release date
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1986 (video) |
Running time
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97 mins |
Country | United Kingdom Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | $4.2 million |
My Letter to George (also known as Mesmerized and Shocked) is a 1986 drama film directed by Michael Laughlin and starring Jodie Foster, John Lithgow and Michael Murphy.
It was a co-production between Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States with RKO Pictures. The film was released and re-released under two other titles: Mesmerized and Shocked.
An orphaned New Zealand girl marries a much older wealthy businessman. Strains soon develop between them, at great emotional and physical toll on them and those around them, from family and servants, to business and trade associates and clientele.