James Coburn, Jim True, Mary Beth Hurt
Wade is a police officer in the country and his divorce seldom permits him to spend time with his daughter of whom his ex-wife has custody. He is in love with a fantastic woman with whom he lives. Wad...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 3, 1999
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February 22, 2009When you dig into Affliction you feel like you're getting into a low rent Fargo. A man accidentally dies on a hunting expedition and bumpkin cop Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte) soon suspects foul play involving his friend, his boss, and the dead mans son in law.
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March 25, 2007really good strong acting. james coburn has still got it. picturesque cinematography and some beautiful snowy scenery. all about a sherrifs degredation trip
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March 15, 2007A very mediocre thriller made infinitely stronger by the inclusion of some really well-written themes and mindblowing performances. Affliction is a thesis on how competent acting and directing can easily overcome a subpar premise. The mystery that Nick Nolte spends most of the mo...( read more)
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June 3, 2006Although almost everything in this film is fantastic, such as the cinematography and music. In the end everything is there to support its actors. The film deals with one mans obsession that he hopes will change his life, only to find out it is turning him into his greatest fear. ...( read more)
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October 14, 2009Hmmm, per my notes, I gave it a decent rating, but looking back, I don't remember why.
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June 4, 2009Barely 900 people have rated this film. Excellent cast-story about what alcoholic abuse can do to an older child. The ending of the film is a narration by William Dafoe - a great summary of the plight of fathers and their sons and the destruction that can be caused at birth. Good...( read more)
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