The Substitute Wife
“A family in need... A strong woman... She was the perfect solution.”
1994•PG-13•1h 32m•5.5•Released
DramaRomanceWesternTV Movie
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
Director
Peter Werner
Writer
Stan Daniels
Languages
English, French
Studio
NBC
Cast
Farrah Fawcett
Pearl
Lea Thompson
Amy Hightower
Peter Weller
Martin Hightower
Gail Cronauer
Isabel Donahue
Karis Paige Bryant
Jessica
Babs George
Mrs. Parker
Cory Lloyd
Nathan
Colton Conklin
Jack
Annie Suite
Mrs. Van Der Meer
Gena Sleete
Hattie Donahue
Lou Perryman
Saloon Keeper
Jonathan Joss
Black Deer
Blue Deckert
Royal Spencer
Wally Welch
Jake
Guich Koock
Mr. Van Der Meer
Production
Company
NBC
Company
Frederick S. Pierce Company
Company
Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
Producer
Michael O. Gallant
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