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Love Streams (1984)

PG_13 141 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   24 August 1984 (USA)
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The film describes a few days in the life of the writer Robert Harmon and his sister Sarah. The decadent life of Robert is made of alcohol... See full summary »

Director:

John Cassavetes
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Cast

Credited cast:
Gena Rowlands ...
Sarah Lawson
John Cassavetes ...
Robert Harmon
Diahnne Abbott Diahnne Abbott ...
Susan
Seymour Cassel ...
Jack Lawson
Margaret Abbott Margaret Abbott ...
Margarita
Jakob Shaw Jakob Shaw ...
Albie Swanson
Eddy Donno Eddy Donno ...
Stepfather Swanson
Joan Foley Joan Foley ...
Judge Dunbar
Al Ruban Al Ruban ...
Milton Kravitz
Tom Badal Tom Badal ...
Sam the lawyer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Julie Allan Julie Allan ...
Charlene
Doe Avedon Doe Avedon ...
Mrs. Kiner
Frank Beetson Frank Beetson ...
Cashier
Neil Bell Neil Bell ...
The Dog Man
Gregg Berger ...
Taxi Driver
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Storyline

The film describes a few days in the life of the writer Robert Harmon and his sister Sarah. The decadent life of Robert is made of alcohol, cigarettes, and short-time relationships with women; women he interviews for a book, he spends a weekend with at a casino or fall in love with for the fun of an evening. Having no constraints, he his unable to be responsible for anything including the care of his son, leaving him alone in an hotel room and teaching the 12-years old boy how to drink. His life is made of his own phantasms as an artist. His sister is divorcing from her husband because of her exuberant and insane behavior. She scares her daughter Debbie who prefers to stay with her father, a decision that hurts Sarah very deeply and reinforces her nervous breakdown. Most of the movie takes place in the house of Robert. We watch Robert and Sarah struggling with their own lives. As the movie progresses, the house gets empty little by little... Written by Cyril Aubaud (cyril_aubaud@yahoo.fr)  

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Amantes See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cannon Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)
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Trivia

Jon Voight originated the role of Robert Harmon in the stage play and was originally slated to reprise his role in the film, but left the production due to scheduling conflicts and "creative differences" with Cassavetes. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: (At 1:41:00) The camera crew can be seen clearly behind the taxi when Sarah brings the animals home to her brother. See more »

Quotes

Sarah Lawson: Jack, I'm almost not crazy now.
Jack Lawson: I just don't care.
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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) See more »