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Crimes of the Heart (1986)
Director: Bruce Beresford
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard
6.3
82%Runtime105 min
RatingPG-13
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Three sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.
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Crimes of the Heart is a critically acclaimed 1986 comedy-drama directed by Bruce Beresford. The film received positive reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%, and it has a solid 6.3/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a favorable public reception.
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Crimes of the Heart, the 1986 drama directed by Bruce Beresford, offers a powerful and nuanced exploration of family dynamics and complex emotions. With standout performances from Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, and Sissy Spacek, the film delves into the lives of three sisters as they grapple with their mother's suicide, showcasing Beresford's talent for bringing depth and authenticity to intimate, character-driven stories.
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Crimes of the Heart is a 1986 American black comedy drama film directed by Bruce Beresford from a screenplay written by Beth Henley adapted from her Pulitzer Prize-winning 1979 play. It stars Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, Tess Harper, and Hurd Hatfield. The film's narrative follows the Magrath sisters, Babe, Lenny and Meg, who reunite in their family home in Mississippi after the former is arrested for shooting her husband. Each sister is forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" she has committed.
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