The War Widow

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.

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)

It was originally broadcast by KCET, Los Angeles (a PBS affiliate) on their dramatic showcase series, Visions, which showcased new writers. It was the second in the Visions series. Harvey Perr was a playwright.

Premise

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.

Reception

The New York Times called it "impressive drama".

External links

• The War Widow at IMDb