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Dugan's Woman
A fashion photographer runs into trouble when he meets Annette, a scheming gold digger who has gotten her hooks into his publisher boss. She sabotages his career by seducing him and then telling the publisher she was assaulted. Annette laughs her evil laugh and we cut to a close-up of her cracking a walnut. Soon the photographer is reduced to shooting smut for "Scum Magazine", but he gets his revenge. Worth mentioning is the scene with Sharon Mitchell and Eric Edwards making it in a bathtub filled with spaghetti.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a small town dreams of a life beyond her humble beginnings, encountering both love and hardship along the way. As she navigates the complexities of relationships and societal expectations, she must find the strength within herself to pursue her own destiny. The film explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Critical Reception
Doogan's Woman received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, with particular praise directed at the lead performance. Critics often noted its earnest emotional core and portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence, though some found the narrative to be somewhat conventional.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Susan Strasberg's compelling central performance.
Appreciated for its heartfelt depiction of a young woman's journey.
Some found the story to be predictable and lacking in originality.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this title.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the rural areas of upstate New York, lending an authentic backdrop to the story's small-town setting.
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