Square Dance (1987)

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer:

Alan Hines (novel)

Release Date:

March 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

Gemma is 13 years old lives with her grandpa in the country, she has for many years. One day her mother shows up...

Plot Keywords:

Grandfather Granddaughter Relationship | Teenager | Estranged Family Member | Promiscuity | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe.

Cast

Jason Robards	...	Dillard
Jane Alexander	...	Juanelle
Winona Ryder	...	Gemma
Rob Lowe	...	Rory
Deborah Richter	...	Gwen
Guich Koock	...	Frank
Elbert Lewis	...	Beecham
Charlotte Stanton	...	Aggie
J. David Moeller	...	Dub Mosley
Dixie Taylor	...	Dolores
Irma P. Hall	...	Preacher Dixon
Barbara Britt	...	Miss Lawson
Brad Leland	...	Drunk Cowboy
Dee Pyland	...	May Tompkins
Gwen Little	...	Doreen Hadley

Also Known As:

Home Is Where the Heart Is (USA) (TV title)

Runtime:

112 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Iceland:12 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Maypearl, Texas, USA

Company:

Island Pictures

Soundtrack:

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Hidden Gem

Anyone who is of the opinion that Rob Lowe comes across as being 'dull' on screen, or perhaps 'just a pretty face', should take time out to watch 'Square Dance'. His 'Golden Globe nominated performance' was justly deserved for his portrayal of the 'mentally-impaired man-child', Rory.

There are some films watched during your childhood or teenage years that have a profound effect on you and, for me, 'Square Dance' is one such film. It is nice to see it released on DVD format so promptly.

Lowe skillfully plays the role of Rory, eliciting what can only be described as an emotional reaction from myself and, I'm sure, many others who have watched this heart-warming drama. It is roles like this and his portrayal of deaf mute, Nick Andros, in Stephen King's 'The Stand' that substantiate Lowe's talent and versatility as an actor.

'Square Dance' also features Winona Ryder in her acclaimed screen debut as Gemma, a 13-year old girl tired of living in Texas with her quarrelsome grandfather (Jason Robards), and who decides to go live with her mother (Jane Alexander) in Fort Worth. Whilst there, Gemma falls in love with Rory. She also discovers some hidden truths about her mother and the father she has never met. Life in Fort Worth turns out to be not as exciting and uncomplicated as she had initially expected.

Critically acclaimed, 'Square Dance' is an emotional drama that will remain with you forever.

Matthew J Lee-Williams, Review.