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| The War Widow | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Harvey Perr |
| Directed by | Paul Bogart |
| Starring | Pamela Bellwood Frances Lee McCain Tim Matheson Maxine Stuart Nan Martin |
| Music by | Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Barbra Schultz |
| Editor | Roy Stewart |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Production company | KCET |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS |
| Release | October 28, 1976 (1976-10-28) |
The War Widow is a 1976 television film directed by Paul Bogart and starring Pamela Bellwood, Frances Lee McCain, Tim Matheson, Maxine Stuart, and Nan Martin. It was the first lesbian love story on mainstream American television.
It was originally broadcast by KCET, Los Angeles (aPBS affiliate) on their dramatic showcase series, Visions, which showcased new writers. It was the second in the Visions series. Harvey Perr was a playwright.[1]
The film is set during World War I. Amy is a proper but lonely housewife whose husband is away at war. She finds solace in a friendship with a more worldly female photographer, only to have her life turned upside down when the friendship becomes genuine love and she is forced to choose.
The New York Times called it "impressive drama".[2]
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