Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton

Writer Jill Clayburgh wants to remove her coke-addicted daughter Martha Plimpton from the corruptive environs of Manhattan. When assigned to write an article about family trees, Clayburgh, with daught...( read more  read more... )er in tow, heads to the bayous of Louisiana, there to seek out an elusive great-uncle--and, it is hoped, to give Plimpton a new start in life. Upon their arrival in the deep south, Clayburgh and Plimpton are confronted with the uncle''s rugged, iron-willed wife Barbara Hershey and her four grown sons. The anticipated culture clash results in tragedy for all concerned.

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R, 113 min.

Directed by: Andrei Konchalovsky

Release Date: May 1, 1987

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  • May 6, 2009
    Goodday My Dear Friend.
    I am Mrs Nita Negranza. A citizen of Philippines.i have something important i want you to handle, pleuse get back for more Details. thru my private email is negranzaa@yahoo.com.ph
    Thanks God bless
    Mrs Nita.
  • April 7, 2007
    barbara hersey is far better then the movie

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