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Mother's Boys (1994)

R  96 min  -  Drama | Thriller   -  18 March 1994 (USA)
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Jude Madigan leaves her husband Robert and her three children without any explanation. Three years later... See full summary »

Director:

Yves Simoneau

Writers:

Bernard Taylor (novel), Barry Schneider (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jamie Lee Curtis, Peter Gallagher and Joanne Whalley
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Lee Curtis ...
Peter Gallagher ...
Robert Madigan
Joanne Whalley ...
Colleen 'Callie' Harland (as Joanne Whalley-Kilmer)
Vanessa Redgrave ...
Lydia
Luke Edwards ...
Kes Madigan
Colin Ward Colin Ward ...
Michael Madigan
Joey Zimmerman Joey Zimmerman ...
Ben Madigan
Joss Ackland ...
Lansing, Jude's Attorney
Paul Guilfoyle ...
Mark Kaplan, Robert's Attorney
J.E. Freeman J.E. Freeman ...
Everett, Principal
John C. McGinley ...
Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Jill Freedman Jill Freedman ...
Nurse
Lorraine Toussaint ...
Robert's Associate
Ken Lerner ...
Jude's Analyst
Mary Anne McGarry ...
Planetarium Woman
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Storyline

Jude Madigan leaves her husband Robert and her three children without any explanation. Three years later, when all think that she has already died, Jude returns and asks for pardon. But her husband Robert does not forgive and instead wants a divorce. As Jude does not give up, this ends in war and the story ends in court. Written by Volker Boehm  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Incest | Tied To Chair | Handcuffs | Psychopath | Injury  | See more »

Taglines:

She left them three years ago. Now she's coming back... Whether they like it or not.

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and for a mother's sociopathic behavior See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Adistakti mitera See more »

Filming Locations:

Arden Villa - 1145 Arden Road, Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$874,148 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax Films, CBS Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Jude fastens her seat belt in the tunnel when she lets Kes drive, but when he starts driving she stands up and yells. See more »

Quotes

Ben Madigan: I saw her Kes... i saw her at school
[swallows]
Ben Madigan: ... she didn't think i knew her... but i did
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Connections

Referenced in Anus Magillicutty (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

Original Soundtrack Recording Available on Varèse Sarabande Compact
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