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User Rating:
6.8/10   79 votes
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Director:
Lee Grant
Writers (WGA):
Ara Watson (written by) &
Sam Blackwell (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
3 December 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A Pittsburgh apartment superintendent loses his job and home when the apartment building where he lives and works at is suddenly destroyed by fire... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
$$$= happiness..... more

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Christine Lahti

Jeff Daniels ... Mike
Kyndra Joy Casper
Lantz Landry ... Jason

Kathy Bates

CCH Pounder ... Prue
Scott Marlowe
Anne Pitoniak
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rick Aviles ... J.J. (guard)
James R. Chapman ... Mr. Sledge
Ernest Eyth ... Tomaso
Brandon Greene ... Jason
Marcia Haufrecht ... Hilda
Michael Hume ... Clyde

Leonard Kelly-Young ... Dealer
Steve Rankin ... Frank (guard)
Helena Ruoti ... Missy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Homeless (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
100 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:L
Filming Locations:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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References "Sesame Street" (1969) more

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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
$$$= happiness....., 1 April 2003
8/10
Author: rbrb

Powerful and compelling drama which has not become 'dated' upon the affects of homelessness shown through the tribulations of a family experiencing such a plight. Outstanding performances from all the main actors including the children. Anyone who doubts that society must provide decent and acceptable housing for its' citizens (regardless of means) ought to view this picture to understand the importance of having proper accomodation for all, otherwise the social cost including crime will soar. A further significant "message" coming out of this film was and is an attempt to show the 'reality' of poverty; whoever said that money cannot buy happiness needs to see this picture. Of course no matter how good a movie it is impossible to fully portray the true extent of misery caused by poverty, but at least this one makes a serious attempt to do so. And congratulations to the film makers for a suitably realistic and honourable ending,rather than a Hollywood style 'happy ever after'. A sound 8 out of 10.

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