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Occasionally humorous story of a writer, grieving over the death of his son and his marriage, given a second chance at life by a beautiful oddball dog trainer. Many Oscar nominations including winner Davis!
Original Release
12/23/1988
US Release
12/23/1988
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Cast
Name | Character |
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William Hurt | Macon Leary |
Kathleen Turner | Sarah Leary |
Geena Davis | Muriel Pritchett |
Amy Wright | Rose Leary |
David Ogden Stiers | Porter Leary |
Ed Begley Jr. | Charles Leary |
Bill Pullman | Julian Hedge |
Robert Hy Gorman | Alexander |
Bradley Mott | Lucas Loomis |
Seth Granger | Ethan |
Directors
Writers
Lawrence Kasdan, Anne Tyler, Frank Galati
Cast
Name | Character |
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William Hurt | Macon Leary |
Kathleen Turner | Sarah Leary |
Geena Davis | Muriel Pritchett |
Amy Wright | Rose Leary |
David Ogden Stiers | Porter Leary |
Ed Begley Jr. | Charles Leary |
Bill Pullman | Julian Hedge |
Robert Hy Gorman | Alexander |
Bradley Mott | Lucas Loomis |
Seth Granger | Ethan |
Amanda Houck | Debbie |
Caroline Houck | Dorrie |
London Nelson | Caroline |
Gregory Gouyer | Paris Boy |
Bill Lee Brown | Morgue Detective #1 |
Donald Neal | Morgue Detective #2 |
Peggy Converse | Mrs. Barrett |
Maureen Kerrigan | Laura Canfield |
Jake Kasdan | Scott Canfield |
Paul Williamson | London Hotel Manager |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John Malkovich | Executive Producer |
Phyllis Carlyle | Executive Producer |
Lawrence Kasdan | Producer |
Michael Grillo | Producer |
Charles Okun | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1989 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1989 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
1989 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
1989 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |