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Reuben, Reuben

  • 1983
  • K-12
  • 1h 41m
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6.8/10
1.3K
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Tom Conti in Reuben, Reuben (1983)
A drunken Scottish poet, who has not written a word in years, feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after meeting a beautiful young woman.
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A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after meeting a beautiful young woman.A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after meeting a beautiful young woman.A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after meeting a beautiful young woman.

  • Director
    • Robert Ellis Miller
  • Writers
    • Peter De Vries
    • Herman Shumlin
    • Julius J. Epstein
  • Stars
    • Tom Conti
    • Kelly McGillis
    • Roberts Blossom
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Ellis Miller
    • Writers
      • Peter De Vries
      • Herman Shumlin
      • Julius J. Epstein
    • Stars
      • Tom Conti
      • Kelly McGillis
      • Roberts Blossom
    • 13User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Tom Conti and Cynthia Harris in Reuben, Reuben (1983)
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    Tom Conti
    Tom Conti
    • Gowan McGland
    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Geneva Spofford
    Roberts Blossom
    Roberts Blossom
    • Frank Spofford
    Joel Fabiani
    Joel Fabiani
    • Dr. Jack Haxby
    Cynthia Harris
    Cynthia Harris
    • Bobby Springer
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Mare Spofford
    E. Katherine Kerr
    E. Katherine Kerr
    • Lucille Haxby
    Rex Robbins
    • C. B. Springer
    Kara Wilson
    • Edith McGland
    Jack Davidson
    Jack Davidson
    • George Spofford
    Damon Douglas
    • Tad Springer
    Robert Nichols
    Robert Nichols
    • Harry Pycraft
    Ed Grady
    Ed Grady
    • Dr. William Ormsby
    Thomas McGowan
    Thomas McGowan
    • TV Interviewer
    • (as Tom McGowan)
    Dan Doby
    • Alvin
    Scott Coffey
    • Reverend Clayton
    Barry Bell
    • Man at Bar
    Rene Copeland
    • Girl at Bar
    • Director
      • Robert Ellis Miller
    • Writers
      • Peter De Vries
      • Herman Shumlin
      • Julius J. Epstein
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    • Trivia
      Two of the five nominees nominated at the 1983 Academy Awards for Best Actor, Tom Conti and Michael Caine, both were for performances for alcoholic writer characters, for the films Reuben, Reuben (1983) and Tunnit Ritan kanssa (1983) respectively. Moreover, that year's winner, Robert Duvall for Kantrin kaipuu (1983), portrayed a hard-drinking country and western singer.
    • Quotes

      Gowan McGland: Deprived of their support, her breasts dropped like hanged men.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Broadway Danny Rose/Reckless/The Dresser/Reuben Reuben (1984)

    User reviews13

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    One memorable scene after another
    This film is a delight from first frame to last. Tom Conti delivers an Oscar-worthy performance, and after seeing this movie you'll be wondering why you haven't seen more of him in the ensuing years. One memorable scene after another and some lines of dialogue which have been indelibly imprinted on my brain ever since. I had a hard time finding this film on tape. A shame that so many inferior movies can be had by the bushel, and gems like this get lost...
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    • edwood1954
    • Jul 11, 2000

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1985 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruben, Ruben
    • Filming locations
      • Shelby, North Carolina, USA(2nd unit)
    • Production companies
      • Saltair Productions
      • TAFT Entertainment Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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