The War Widow
1976, English. Directed by Paul Bogart.
Originally broadcast by KCET (PBS) on their dramatic showcase series, "Visions," this sweet, quiet film is set during World War I. It is the story of Amy, 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 entire world turned upside down when the friendship becomes genuine love and she is forced to choose. Groundbreaking for its powerful yet non-prurient portrayal of lesbian first love.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 28 October 1976
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The War Widow runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The War Widow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 October 1976. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
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Who directed The War Widow?
The War Widow (1976) was directed by Paul Bogart and stars Pamela Bellwood, Frances Lee McCain, Katharine Bard.