Strong Medicine (film) explained

Strong Medicine
Director:	Richard Foreman
Producer:	Jordan Bojilov Eric Franck Mary Milton Simon Nuchtern
Music:	Stanley Silverman
Cinematography:	Babette Mangolte
Editing:	Richard Foreman Karen Stern Victor Zimet
Runtime:	84 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Strong Medicine is a 1981 American drama film written and directed by Richard Foreman and starring Kate Manheim, Scotty Snyder, Bill Raymond, Harry Roskolenko and Ron Vawter.^[1]

Premise

Adaptation of an avant-garde play, also by Foreman, about Rhoda (Kate Manheim), a hysterical heroine who feels oppressed by the people around her. She suffers through her birthday party. She then goes to see a doctor, plans a vacation. She argues a lot and even breaks the fourth wall.

Cast

• Kate Manheim as Rhoda
• David Warrilow as Doctor
• Ron Vawter as Max
• Bill Raymond as Young Man
• Harry Roskolenko as Old Man
• Scotty Snyder as Old Woman
• Ruth Maleczech as Eleanor
• Carol Kane
• Raul Julia as Raoul
• Buck Henry
• Wallace Shawn as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)

Reception

Leonard Maltin awarded the film two and a half stars.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Caby. Vincent . Richard Foreman's 'Strong Medicine'. 25 November 1981. The New York Times. 18 March 2021.
2. Book: Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin's 2015 Movie Guide. 2014. Penguin. 9780698183612.
3. Book: Maltin, Leonard. Leonard Maltin's 2013 Movie Guide: The Modern Era. 2012. Penguin. 9781101604632.