The Shopping Bag Lady
The Shopping Bag Lady
1976, English. Directed by Bert Salzman.
Set In Manhattan's Central Park, this film is the poignant story of a teenage girl's encounter with a homeless old woman (movingly portrayed by distinguished actress Mildred Dunnock) who carries all her belongings around in shopping bags. This encounter eventually leads to the girl's understanding of the problems of aging and the dignity of all individuals, regardless of their place in society.
- Runtime
- 0h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 February 1976
- Written by
- Bert Salzman
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How long is The Shopping Bag Lady?
The Shopping Bag Lady runs 21 minutes (0h 21m).
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Which OTT platform is The Shopping Bag Lady on?
The Shopping Bag Lady isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 1976. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shopping Bag Lady?
If you liked The Shopping Bag Lady, try Mammal, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, I Believe in Unicorns.
Who directed The Shopping Bag Lady?
The Shopping Bag Lady (1976) was directed by Bert Salzman.