Bastard Out of Carolina

1996 1h 37m EN

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 87

Drama

Synopsis

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A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Anney Boatwright
Ron Eldard
Glen Waddell
Glenne Headly
Aunt Ruth
Lyle Lovett
Wade
Jena Malone
Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright
Dermot Mulroney
Lyle Parsons
Christina Ricci
Dee Dee
Michael Rooker
Uncle Earle

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anjelica Huston
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anjelica Huston, shot by Anthony B. Richmond. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Van Dyke Parks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Éva Gárdos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Jennifer Jason Leigh and Ron Eldard and Glenne Headly carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0115633 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anjelica Huston directs. Anthony B. Richmond behind the camera. Van Dyke Parks scores. Éva Gárdos cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Anjelica Huston, shot by Anthony B. Richmond. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Van Dyke Parks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Éva Gárdos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jennifer Jason Leigh and Ron Eldard and Glenne Headly carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0115633 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.