Bastard Out of Carolina
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- Synopsis
- Accomplished actress Anjelica Huston, daughter of John Huston, made her directorial debut with this absorbing, often wrenching story of child abuse in the 1950s American South....
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- Starring
- Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Jena Malone, Glenne Headly, Lyle Lovett
- Director(s)
- Anjelica Huston
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
- Runtime
- 97 min.
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Variety | Godfrey CheshireAdd Critic to Favorites
The pic is a quality item earmarked for serious auds by its nonexploitative handling of potent material, the strong work of debuting helmer Anjelica Huston and striking perfs from young newcomer Jena Malone, Jennifer Jason Leigh and others.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Noel MurrayAdd Critic to Favorites
Anjelica Huston's directorial debut employs an impressive cast, and at times showcases a promising sense of style. But Bastard Out Of Carolina seems hollow at its center, due largely to the fact that Anne Meredith's screenplay doesn't make very good use of its source material.Read the full review
