Orphans (1987 film)
| Orphans | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alan J. Pakula |
| Produced by |
Alan J. Pakula Susan Solt |
| Written by |
Play/Screenplay: Lyle Kessler |
| Starring |
Albert Finney Matthew Modine Kevin Anderson |
| Music by | Michael Small |
| Cinematography | Donald McAlpine |
| Edited by | Evan A. Lottman |
| Distributed by | Lorimar Motion Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $252,430 (USA) |
Orphans is a 1987 film directed by Alan J. Pakula. It was written by Lyle Kessler, based on his play.
Plot
Brothers Treat (Matthew Modine) and Philip (Kevin Anderson) have lived alone since they were kids when a small-time criminal enters their lives. Living without a father, the orphaned brothers subsist off the proceeds of petty theft in a run-down North Philadelphia row house. One night he kidnaps an enigmatic rich man, played by Finney, who becomes the kind of father figure the boys have always longed for.
Principal cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Albert Finney | Harold |
| Matthew Modine | Treat |
| Kevin Anderson | Phillip |
| John Kellogg | Barney |
| Anthony Heald | Man in Park |
| Novella Nelson | Mattie |
| Elizabeth Parrish | Rich Woman |
Critical reception
Vincent Canby of the New York Times enjoyed the film:
| “ | Mr. Pakula's achievement is in making a film that's simultaneously theatrical and cinematic. Orphans honors both worlds.[1] | ” |
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it two and a half stars out of four and had this to say:
| “ | Orphans is a good play about behavior that has been turned into a mediocre movie about nothing much at all.[2] | ” |
References
- ↑ Canby, Vincent (18 September 1987). "Film: 'Orphans,' Based on the Play". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Orphans :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews". Rogerebert.suntimes.com. 25 September 1987. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
External links
- Orphans at the Internet Movie Database
- Orphans at AllMovie
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