Strong Medicine (film)

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.

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.