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Ironweed

1987-12-18 · 143 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

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Directors
Héctor Babenco
Production companies
Taft Entertainment Pictures, Keith Barish Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 27,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,300,000

Top Cast

Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonFrancis Phelan
Meryl StreepMeryl StreepHelen Archer
Carroll BakerCarroll BakerAnnie Phelan
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeBilly
Diane VenoraDiane VenoraPeg
Fred GwynneFred GwynneOscar Reo
Margaret WhittonMargaret WhittonKatrina
Tom WaitsTom WaitsRudy
Jake DengelJake DengelPee Wee
Nathan LaneNathan LaneHarold Allen
James GammonJames GammonReverend Chester
Laura EstermanLaura EstermanNora
Will ZahrnWill ZahrnRowdy Dick
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiJack
Hy AnzellHy AnzellRosskam
Bethel LeslieBethel LeslieLibrarian
Richard HamiltonRichard HamiltonDonovan
Black-Eyed SusanClara
Louise PhillipsFlower Girl
Marjorie SlocumElderly Woman

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