Ellen Burstyn,
Sam Shepard,
Richard Farnsworth,
Roberts Blossom,
Clifford David
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After a car crash leaves her paralyzed and widowed, Edna McCauley (Ellen Burstyn) returns to her small hometown in Kansas to recuperate. During recovery, she notices a strange, almost mystical side ef...( read more
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Very good character-driven supernatural drama. Naturalistic approach to "healing powers" that isn't overly religious or New-Agey. Burstyn gives a fantastic, Method-driver performance (she was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar). No official American DVD release but it does turn u...( read more)
I remember this being a good film for Burstyn. The religious elements were predictable. Not well thought out here. But the main character was believable Good job by all...except the writer.
one of ellen burstyn's very best performances and an interesting premise. Eva Le Gallienne does a beautiful job as the grandmother.
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