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Ironweed (1987)

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  Albany, New York, Halloween, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are bums, back in their birth city. She was a singer on the radio, he a major league pitcher. Death surrounds them: she's sick, a pal has cancer, he digs graves at the cemetery and visits the grave of his infant son whom he dropped; visions of his past haunt him, including ghosts of two men he killed. That night, out drinking, Helen tries to sing at a bar. Next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets a grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, the film explores their code of fairness and loyalty.

  Director : Hector Babenco

  Genre : Drama

  Character : Francis Phelan

  Cast : Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe

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Why is movie not available on Blockbuster or Netflix ???

I think this movie is worthwhile because it breaks the mold and deals with unusual issues in a quality way. It isn't a happy film, of course.
I was an extra in this movie and I saw some of the scenes created - they really took their time. When I first saw the film, I din't like it. Apparently many other folks didn't either - it only made 6.5 million.
Now, twenty years later - I bought the VHS andI cee that it really is a quality film.

Hello medvedi!

I'm your KING!

Very powerful, thought provoking film.
Both Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep were superb. !
Thank you.

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