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Ironweed is a 1987 American drama film directed by Héctor Babenco. Adapted to the screen by William Kennedy from his similarly named Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Ironweed stars Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep, with Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe, Diane Venora, Fred Gwynne, Nathan Lane, and Tom Waits in supporting roles.
Feb 12, 1988 · Ironweed: Directed by Hector Babenco. With Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe. An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
- (10K)
- Drama
- Hector Babenco
- 1988-02-12
Nicholson plays a man haunted by guilt from his past. He dropped and killed his baby son years ago and has never forgiven himself. He left home soon after and dropped like a stone until he hit the gutters of Albany, his hometown, where he still lives.
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.
The next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets his grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel.
Apr 3, 2009 · Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are has-beens on the outside of society, homeless, hungry and surrounded by dreams of what could have been. Now the drifter plans to confront his family.
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Dec 18, 1987 · When the film reunites him with his wife (Carroll Baker), son (Michael O'Keefe) and daughter (Diane Venora), the meeting comes too late in the story to have much impact.
