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Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)

R 97 min  -  Drama  -   15 December 1996 (USA)
7.3
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Ratings: 7.3/10 from 2,394 users   Metascore: 75/100 
Reviews: 59 user | 15 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com

Difficult tale of poor, struggling South Carolinian mother & daughter, who each face painful choices with their resolve and pride... See full summary »

Director:

Anjelica Huston

Writers:

Dorothy Allison (book), Anne Meredith (teleplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jennifer Jason Leigh ...
Ron Eldard ...
Glen Waddell
Glenne Headly ...
Aunt Ruth
Lyle Lovett ...
Wade
Jena Malone ...
Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright
Dermot Mulroney ...
Lyle Parsons
Christina Ricci ...
Dee Dee
Michael Rooker ...
Diana Scarwid ...
Aunt Raylene
Susan Traylor ...
Alma
Grace Zabriskie ...
Richard Todd Sullivan ...
Travis
Pat Hingle ...
Mr. Waddell
Lindley Mayer ...
Reese
Jamison Stewart Jamison Stewart ...
Grey
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Storyline

Difficult tale of poor, struggling South Carolinian mother & daughter, who each face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance. Written by Lew Jacobs <titus@idirect.com>  

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Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong depiction of sexual and violent abuse, including a rape scene involving a young girl See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Abuso a la inocencia See more »

Filming Locations:

Whiteville, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Showtime Networks See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: (00:12:57) Dermot Mulroney's character (Lyle Parsons) is driving along a road past a modern looking house with a very modern looking red truck parked in the driveway. See more »

Quotes

Narrator: The day I was born started off bad and only got worse. I guess I was lucky I got born at all.
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Soundtracks

"The Old Gospel Ship"
Performed by Ruby Vass See more »