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Resurrection

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.9K
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Resurrection (1980)
DramaFantasy
A woman enters the afterlife briefly after a car crash that kills her husband. But she survives - and finds herself possessing strange powers.A woman enters the afterlife briefly after a car crash that kills her husband. But she survives - and finds herself possessing strange powers.A woman enters the afterlife briefly after a car crash that kills her husband. But she survives - and finds herself possessing strange powers.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writer
    • Lewis John Carlino
  • Stars
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Sam Shepard
    • Richard Farnsworth
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Petrie
  • Writer
    • Lewis John Carlino
  • Stars
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Sam Shepard
    • Richard Farnsworth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Ellen Burstyn and Sam Shepard in Resurrection (1980)
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    Ellen Burstyn, David Haney, James N. Harrell, and Lois Smith in Resurrection (1980)
    Ellen Burstyn and Sam Shepard in Resurrection (1980)
    Ellen Burstyn in Resurrection (1980)
    Ellen Burstyn and Sam Shepard in Resurrection (1980)
    Ellen Burstyn in Resurrection (1980)
    Ellen Burstyn and Madeleine Sherwood in Resurrection (1980)

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    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Ednaas Edna
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Calas Cal
    Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth
    • Escoas Esco
    Roberts Blossom
    Roberts Blossom
    • John Harperas John Harper
    Clifford David
    Clifford David
    • Georgeas George
    Pamela Payton-Wright
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Joeas Joe
    Eva Le Gallienne
    Eva Le Gallienne
    • Grandma Pearlas Grandma Pearl
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Madeleine Sherwood
    Madeleine Sherwood
    • Ruthas Ruth
    • (as Madeleine Thornton-Sherwood)
    Richard Hamilton
    Richard Hamilton
    • Earl Carpenteras Earl Carpenter
    Carlin Glynn
    Carlin Glynn
    • Suzy Krollas Suzy Kroll
    Lane Smith
    Lane Smith
    • Donas Don
    Penelope Allen
    Penelope Allen
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    Ebbe Roe Smith
    • Hank Petersonas Hank Peterson
    John Tillinger
    • Dr. Herronas Dr. Herron
    Trazana Beverley
    • Dr. Ellen Baxteras Dr. Ellen Baxter
    Ralph Roberts
    Ralph Roberts
    • Buckas Buck
    • Director
      • Daniel Petrie
    • Writer
      • Lewis John Carlino
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Edna Mae Macaulay experiences the afterlife for a brief time after a car accident that kills her husband. As she begins her long process of physical healing, she discovers that she has the ability to heal physical infirmities. While most people simply accept her gift, her lover (Sam Shepard) becomes mentally unbalanced and dangerous because she does not place the healings within a religious context. —Michael Cieslak <mcieslak@ix.netcom.com>
    snakespiritual healingpsychotronic filmdeath of husbandsupernatural power85 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's not supposed to happen. So be there when it does.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Martin Scorsese was reportedly healed from asthma by the real-life healer who inspired this film.
    • Quotes

      Esco Brown: Go carefully, with peace in your heart, with love in your eyes, and with laughter on your tongue. And if life don't hand you nothing but lemons, you just make you some lemonade. That's from Book Brown, Chapter One, Verse One.

    • Crazy credits
      Stills of different portions of the movie are shown during the credits. The final still is a part not previously seen and it shows the rock garden behind the gas station which is referenced earlier in the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      ABC edited 8 minutes from this film for its 1983 network television premiere.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Jazz Singer/Seems Like Old Times/A Change of Seasons/Resurrection (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Old Chisholm Trail (Come a Ti Yi Yippee Yippee Yay)
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Sung a cappela by Richard Farnsworth

    User reviews59

    Review
    Top review
    deeply moved
    I originally saw this on the late show one night and it moved me deeply. It reaffirmed for me that spirituality has little to do with religion. It starts with a "going towards the light" death experience that although not done with high tech special effects still is the best cinematic version I've yet seen. Her healing,unknowingly, begins with just a touch and some words of encouragement from a friendly old stranger with a twinkle in his eye. Eventually fully healed and beginning to help others her ability to channel this power threatens those who don't understand it or want to control it or her. I thought the acting was first rate from everyone. A realistic and humane treament of a mysterious subject. I hope someday it is released on DVD as my VHS copy is unwatchable.
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    • jmossman
    • May 5, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der starke Wille
    • Filming locations
      • Shiner, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,910,019
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $308,068
      • Sep 28, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,910,019
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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