No Place Like Home (1989) (TV)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Lee Grant

Writers (WGA):

Ara Watson (written by) &
Sam Blackwell (written by)

Release Date:

3 December 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

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...

Plot Keywords:

Apartment | Fire | Homeless | Homeless Children | Homeless Woman

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 4 nominations

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

Also Known As:

Homeless (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Movie Connections:

References "Sesame Street" (1969)

$$$= happiness.....

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.