Bastard out of Carolina
Summary:
Accomplished actress Anjelica Huston, daughter of John Huston, made her directorial debut with this absorbing, often wrenching story of child abuse in the 1950s American South. Based on a novel by Dorothy Allison, the film (narrated by Laura Dern) tells the tale of Bone (Jena Malone), a poor white girl so named because she was born right after her mother survived a terrify... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Jennifer Jason Leigh - (Anney)
Ron Eldard - (Glen)
Jena Malone - (Bone)
Glenne Headly - (Ruth)
Lyle Lovett - (Wade)
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Review:
Based on the novel by Dorothy Allison, Bastard out of Carolina marks the directorial debut of acclaimed actress Anjelica Huston. Originally a made-for-TV movie, this disturbing family drama premiered on the Showtime cable network after TNT declined to broadcast it due to the dark subject. The topic of child abuse is inherently uns... Continue >>
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