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Welcome Home (1989)

R 92 min  -  Drama  -   29 September 1989 (USA)
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Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him?

Director:

Franklin J. Schaffner

Writer:

Maggie Kleinman

Stars:

Kris Kristofferson, JoBeth Williams and Sam Waterston
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kris Kristofferson ...
Jake
JoBeth Williams ...
Sarah
Sam Waterston ...
Woody
Brian Keith ...
Harry Robins
Thomas Wilson Brown ...
Tyler
Trey Wilson Trey Wilson ...
Colonel Barnes
John Marshall Jones ...
Dwayne (as J.J.)
Ken Pogue Ken Pogue ...
Senator Camden
Kieu Chinh ...
Leang
Matthew Beckett Matthew Beckett ...
Kim
Jessica Ramien Jessica Ramien ...
Siv
Larry Reynolds Larry Reynolds ...
Dr. Quayle
Nancy Beatty Nancy Beatty ...
Woman
Drew Comin Drew Comin ...
Little Boy
Gene Clark Gene Clark ...
Coach Wallace
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Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him? Written by Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Vietnam | Biracial Child | Biracial | High School Football | Vietnam Veteran  | See more »

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The Husband You Buried 17 Years Ago In A Hero's Grave Just Showed Up On Your Doorstep. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bienvenido a casa See more »

Filming Locations:

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,029,822 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Rank Organisation, The See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Trivia

Last film directed by 'Franklin J. Schaffner'. See more »

Soundtracks

"WELCOME HOME, WELCOME HOME"
(theme song)
Music by Henry Mancini
Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Sung by Willie Nelson See more »