Ironweed

1987 "Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen."
6.7| 2h23m| R| en| More Info
Released: 18 December 1987 Released
Producted By: TriStar Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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Synopsis

Albany, New York, Halloween, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are bums, back in their birth city. She was a singer on the radio, he a major league pitcher. Death surrounds them: she's sick, a pal has cancer, he digs graves at the cemetery and visits the grave of his infant son whom he dropped; visions of his past haunt him, including ghosts of two men he killed. That night, out drinking, Helen tries to sing at a bar. Next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets a grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, the film explores their code of fairness and loyalty.

Director

Héctor Babenco

Producted By

TriStar Pictures

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