A Time Of Destiny (1988)
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17% of users liked it
(83 ratings)
Martin (William Hurt) and Jack (Timothy Hutton) are World War II soldiers who go from being army buddies to bitter enemies during the war in this uneven melodrama. Not realizing they are brothers-in-law, Martin eventually learns that Jack is married to his sister Josie (Melissa Leo). On their… More Martin (William Hurt) and Jack (Timothy Hutton) are World War II soldiers who go from being army buddies to bitter enemies during the war in this uneven melodrama. Not realizing they are brothers-in-law, Martin eventually learns that Jack is married to his sister Josie (Melissa Leo). On their wedding night, Josie's father Jorge (Francisco Rabal) had abducted her in an attempt to dominate her with his old-world ideals of marriage. When Jorge drowns in a lake after the car skids off the road, black-sheep Martin returns home to learn of his father's death, vowing to avenge his father after he learns his buddy is his sworn enemy. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gregory Nava
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Apr 22, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Nelson Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
After El Norte, this is a step down for Gregory Nava: A misguided, miscast family melodrama about honor, friendship and revenge; in the leads, two good actors, William Hurt and Timothy Hutton, give disappointing performances.
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Confused mess maroons a gifted cast
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Cast
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William Hurt
as Marty Lawrence
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Timothy Hutton
as Jack McKenna
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Melissa Leo
as Josie Larraneta
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Stockard Channing
as Margaret Larraneta
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Megan Follows
as Irene Larraneta
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Francisco Rabal
as Jorge Larraneta
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Concha Hidalgo
as Sebastiana Larraneta
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Frederick Coffin
as Ed
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David Gilliam
as Nelson
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Justin Gocke
as Young Martin Larraneta
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Jeff Harding
as Sergeant
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John Hawker
as Porter on Train
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Erik Holland
as Colonel in US
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John O'Leary
as Father Basil
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Peter Palmer
as Policeman
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Alan Tilvern
as Father Tony
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Sam Vlahos
as Lawyer
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Henry Bumstead
as Colonel in Italy
- Wallis Nicita
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Julie Philips
as WAC
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Felix Arcarazo
as Young Jorge Larraneta
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Robin Bennett
as Reporter
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Nicolasa Calvo
as Young Sebastiana
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Allan Chambers
as Gas Station Attendant
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Joe Faust
as Rancher
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Nancy Gair
as Army Nurse
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Ralph Gallucci
as Priest at Funeral
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Charmaine Glennon
as Sister at Desk
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Vjenceslav Kapural
as Basque Relative
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Art Koustik
as Gabby
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Bill Luckey
as Cousin
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Elizabeth Nava
as Aunt
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Kelly Pacheco
as Young Josie Larraneta
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Jasmina Pasalic
as Italian Girl
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Predrag Pedja Petrovic
as Lieutenant
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George Reel
as Man at the Train
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Mike Robelo
as Bonifacio
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Harriet Robinson
as Sister in Hall
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Rolf Saxon
as Kentucky
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Francisco Senosiain
as Eppie
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John Thatcher
as Young George
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Darin Willis
as Bellboy
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Michael Miller
as Cement Truck Driver
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Ron Davis
as Businessman
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Mark Burton
as Bernotsky
