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Mr. North (1988)

PG 93 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   22 July 1988 (USA)
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Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments... See full summary »

Director:

Danny Huston

Writers:

Thornton Wilder (novel), Janet Roach (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Edwards ...
Robert Mitchum ...
Mr. Bosworth
Lauren Bacall ...
Mrs. Cranston
Harry Dean Stanton ...
Henry Simmons
Anjelica Huston ...
Persis Bosworth-Tennyson
Mary Stuart Masterson ...
Elspeth Skeel
Virginia Madsen ...
Tammy Grimes ...
Sarah Baily-Lewis
David Warner ...
Doctor McPherson
Hunter Carson Hunter Carson ...
Galloper Skeel
Christopher Durang Christopher Durang ...
YMCA Clerk
Mark Metcalf Mark Metcalf ...
Mr.Skeel
Katharine Houghton ...
Mrs. Skeel
Thomas H. Needham Thomas H. Needham ...
The Judge
Richard Woods Richard Woods ...
Willis
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Storyline

Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments. The rumors are magnified by his tendency to collect negative charges and give shocks to anyone he touches. In his adventures he befriends an old man who is a shut-in and helps him rediscover the world. Written by Kevin <Kibble@vm.temple.edu>  

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Meet a hero with powerful connections. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Mr. North - Liebling der Götter See more »

Filming Locations:

Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,221,366 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The "original actor" cast in the role of Mr. Bosworth was John Huston, father of the director (Danny Huston) and one of the female leads (Anjelica Huston). See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: During the time-period of this movie, the Newport Casino did not have a tennis court located where it is shown in the movie. It was merely an open lawn. See more »

Quotes

Theophilus North: Madam, I suggest that you encourage your children to play with matches!
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Soundtracks

"THOSE MONDAY BLUES"
Written, Arranged & Produced by David McHugh See more »