A Simple Twist of Fate

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A Simple Twist Of Fate

Theatrical release poster.
Directed by Gillies MacKinnon
Produced by Ric Kidney
Steve Martin
Karen Snow
Written by Steve Martin
George Eliot (for Silas Marner)
Starring Steve Martin
Alana Austin
Music by Cliff Eidelman
Cinematography Andrew Dunn
Editing by Humphrey Dixon
Distributed by Touchstone Pictures
Release date(s) 1994 (USA)
Running time 106 min.
Language English
IMDb profile
For the Bob Dylan song, see "Simple Twist of Fate."

A Simple Twist of Fate is a 1994 drama film starring Steve Martin and Alana Austin. It follows the story of a loner who is forced to come out of his shell after adopting an orphaned girl. The script for the film was written by Martin (who also co-produced it), and is loosely based on the novel Silas Marner by English author George Eliot.

Some critics have praised Martin's adaptation of Eliot's story, while others consider it mediocre or even poor. Likewise Martin acting "seriously", instead of doing his usual comedy routines, has caused mixed reactions: some praising, some quite negative.

Alyssa Austin, Alana's sister, also appears in the film as a younger version of Alana's character.

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