Orphans (1987)
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67% of critics liked it
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73% of users liked it
(135 ratings)
Two brothers kidnap a boozy gangster and try to hold him for ransom in this psychological thriller. Harold (Albert Finney) is lured from a saloon by Treat (Matthew Modine) to their squalid tenement. He and his reclusive and agoraphobic brother, Phillip (Kevin Anderson), have no idea Harold is a… More Two brothers kidnap a boozy gangster and try to hold him for ransom in this psychological thriller. Harold (Albert Finney) is lured from a saloon by Treat (Matthew Modine) to their squalid tenement. He and his reclusive and agoraphobic brother, Phillip (Kevin Anderson), have no idea Harold is a mobster, only that he looks prosperous. Harold is reminded of his impoverished youth when he sees how the brothers live, and he offers to help the aspiring young thugs. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alan J. Pakula
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 18, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- Lorimar Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
Great performances and characters feel a bit imprisoned by the walls of the film frame.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A poignant movie that helps us to see that all moments are key moments and that those who are unable to accept love are lost forever
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Cast
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Albert Finney
as Harold
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Matthew Modine
as Treat
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Kevin Anderson
as Phillip
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John Kellogg
as Barney
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Anthony Heald
as Man in Park
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Novella Nelson
as Mattie
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Elizabeth Parrish
as Rich Woman
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B. Constance Barry
as Lady in Crosswalk
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Frank Ferrara
as Cab Driver
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Clifford Fearl
as Doorman
- George Jenkins
- Lyle Kessler
- Michael Small
