Jolene (2008)

A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak. Based on E.L. Doctorow's story, "Jolene: A Life."

Director:

Dan Ireland

Writers:

Dennis Yares (screenplay), E.L. Doctorow (story),

Stars:

Jessica Chastain, Frances Fisher, Rupert Friend

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Chastain	...	Jolene
Frances Fisher	...	Cindy
Rupert Friend	...	Coco Leger
Dermot Mulroney	...	Uncle Phil
Zeb Newman	...	Mickey
Chazz Palminteri	...	Sal Fontaine
Denise Richards	...	Marin
Theresa Russell	...	Aunt Kay
Michael Vartan	...	Brad
Shannon Whirry	...	Teacher
Drea Pruseau	...	Nurse
Mickey Cottrell	...	Dr. Bloomberg
Mary Jane Johnson	...	Mrs. Ames
Bri Acsani	...	Suicide Girl
Julie Sledge	...	Girl in Hospital

Storyline

A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak. Based on E.L. Doctorow's story, "Jolene: A Life."

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Plot Keywords:

orphan | ransacking | tattoo artist | bisexual | tattoo parlor | 

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Taglines:

A life between the exit signs

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language, some violence and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 June 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Sky Harbor Airport - 3400 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Next Turn Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Jolene is narrating about the trial of Uncle Phil she says that she needed to prove that she was 16 and therefore he was guilty of "statutory rape"; This part of the film takes place in South Carolina where the age of consent is 16 therefore it would not be statutory rape, he could be found guilty of adultery and that would have been grounds for divorce from his wife though.

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Crazy Credits

In on-screen credits, Don Mosley is listed twice as Chief Lighting Technician.

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Soundtracks

"Stud"
Written by Martin Buchanan and Carey Moore

User Reviews

Fantastic, fantastic movie that is difficult to explain. More movies like this should be made. Great acting and story. I say A

When do you know for sure you are in love? After a failed marriage at a young age, Jolene (Chastain) deals with getting over the past and finding herself. She sets off on a journey across the country looking for what is missing in her life. This is a very, very good coming-of-age story, also kind of inspiring in a way, no matter what happens to her she never gets down and keeps pushing forward. On the other hand it is also pretty depressing to watch what this girl goes through. This movie does a great job of showing what a girl, who was raised as an orphan and spent her youth between the home and foster parents, acts like. Though it's not her first movie the woman who plays Jolene (Jessica Chastain) is fantastic in this. It's not an easy role, especially with as much sex and nudity involved (nothing gratuitous, it actually helps define the character), along with the ranges of emotion she must portray. I'm really surprised she didn't get any recognition for this. I don't want to give too much away, but I really, really enjoyed this movie. I give it an A.

Would I watch it again? - I did already.