When his drinking problem takes control of his life, a father tries to leave the bottle behind while putting his and his family's lives back together.
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| Martin Sheen | ... | Lyle Mollencamp | |
| Melinda Dillon | ... | Joyce Mollencamp | |
| Matthew Labyorteaux | ... | Ken Mollencamp | |
| Lukas Haas | ... | Brian Mollencamp | |
| Roxana Zal | ... | Lesley Mollencamp | |
| Jill Schoelen | ... | Allison | |
| Jenny Gago | ... | Mavis | |
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Gaby Mandelik | ... | Mrs. Donovan |
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Lenny Hicks | ... | Officer Pratt |
| Dyana Ortelli | ... | Mrs. Martinez | |
| John Herzfeld | ... | Det. Pearlman | |
| John Miranda | ... | Carl | |
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Ed Call | ... | Sergeant |
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Francine Lembi | ... | Mother |
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Freddie Dawson | ... | Mr. Monteil |
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When his drinking problem takes control of his life, a father tries to leave the bottle behind while putting his and his family's lives back together.
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drinking | mother son relationship | mother daughter relationship | middle class | husband wife relationship |Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 January 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Almas Dilaceradas See more »Filming Locations:
Simi Valley, California, USACompany Credits
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Music by John Flaherty
Performed by Our Lady of Malibu Church Choir
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Shattered Spirits (1986) was another made-for-t.v.-movie from Martin Sheen. This time around he tackles the problems of alcoholism and and the effects it has on the family structure. Instead of treating it a sense of realism, Sheen comes across as a mean version of Foster Brooks. Too bad really because Mr. Sheen could have done a much better job instead of acting like a total goof in front of the camera. Some of the things he does makes you want to laugh out loud or scratch your head.
You can actually get a few laughs from this movie. I know me and friends did when we saw this one t.v. The subject matter needs to be handled with kid gloves. One screw up could turn what was meant to be a serious subject matter into a heavy handed joke fest.
Slightly recommended.