The Earthling
Summary:
Despite its title, The Earthling is not a science fiction opus. Instead, it's a low-key character study about a doomed man who finds a new lease on life by helping another lost soul. Suffering from terminal cancer, Patrick Foley (William Holden) returns to his native Australia. Intending to live out his last few months alone, Foley comes out of his shell long enough to teach impres... Full Summary >>
Cast:
William Holden - (Patrick Foley)
Rick Schroder - (Shawn Daley)
Jack Thompson - (Ross Daley)
Olivia Hamnett - (Bettina Daley)
Alwyn Kurts - (Christian Neilson)
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Review:
The final film of director Peter Collinson and one of the last for ill-fated star William Holden, this adventure drama is thoroughly absorbing, a surprise artistic success given its ill-chosen title, meditative pace, and somberly hushed, serious tone. The central tragedy that provides the film's impetus, as well as its recurring motifs of ... Continue >>
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