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Five Corners

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.6K
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Five Corners (1987)
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A psychotic young man returns to his old neighborhood after release from prison. He seeks out the woman he previously tried to rape and the man who protected her, with twisted ideas of love ... Read allA psychotic young man returns to his old neighborhood after release from prison. He seeks out the woman he previously tried to rape and the man who protected her, with twisted ideas of love for her and hate for him.A psychotic young man returns to his old neighborhood after release from prison. He seeks out the woman he previously tried to rape and the man who protected her, with twisted ideas of love for her and hate for him.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
    • Tony Bill
    • John Patrick Shanley
  • Stars
    • Jodie Foster
    • Tim Robbins
    • Todd Graff
    • Tony Bill
    • John Patrick Shanley
  • Stars
    • Jodie Foster
    • Tim Robbins
    • Todd Graff
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    • 37User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    Jodie Foster and Todd Graff in Five Corners (1987)
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    Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, and John Turturro in Five Corners (1987)
    Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, and John Turturro in Five Corners (1987)
    Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, and John Turturro in Five Corners (1987)
    Jodie Foster and John Turturro in Five Corners (1987)
    Jodie Foster and Tim Robbins in Five Corners (1987)
    Jodie Foster in Five Corners (1987)
    Rodney Harvey in Five Corners (1987)
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    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Linda
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Harry
    Todd Graff
    Todd Graff
    • Jamie
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Heinz
    Michael R. Howard
    • Murray
    Pierre Epstein
    • George
    Jery Hewitt
    • Mr. Glascow
    Rodney Harvey
    Rodney Harvey
    • Castro
    Daniel Jenkins
    Daniel Jenkins
    • Willie
    Elizabeth Berridge
    Elizabeth Berridge
    • Melanie
    Cathryn de Prume
    Cathryn de Prume
    • Brita
    Carl Capotorto
    Carl Capotorto
    • Sal
    Jose Soto Jr.
    • Boy in Pet Store
    Kathleen Chalfant
    Kathleen Chalfant
    • Mrs. Fitzgerald
    John Seitz
    • Sullivan
    Anthony Powers
    • Cop
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Desk Sergeant
    Gregory Rozakis
    Gregory Rozakis
    • Mazola
      • Tony Bill
      • John Patrick Shanley
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Producer Tony Bill got involved with this project after some actors he was auditioning for another film began using scenes from the plays of John Patrick Shanley. Bill liked the dialog, so he contacted Shanley and asked him for a film script.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Linda is abducted in the subway station, one of the advertisement posters in the background is for the 1986 film Soul Man (1986).
    • Quotes

      Heinz: ...and what he is going to do tonight?

      Mrs. Sabantino: He is... he is going to die.

      Heinz: Thank you mama, thank you.

      [He carries her in his arms, and then throws her out of the window]

    • Crazy credits
      Nearly at the end of the credits there is the following paragraph: 'Many thanks to the Penguins in this film. They were treated most respectfully and no harm ever came to them in their work.'
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Breakthrough Stars of 1991 (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      In My Life
      Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

      (C) 1965 Northern Songs - used by permission

      Performed by The Beatles

      (P) 1965 original sound recording made by EMI Records Inc.

    User reviews37

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    A pleasant surprise...
    I came across this film on sale, and purchased it because I saw the leading roles- Jodie Foster and Tim Robbins, before they really got famous, and I was surprised at how well the movie was done. Set in the 60s, Five Corners rings true with tone and mood of the times. Plot is straightfoward and even mildly believable, but what the film's shining aspect is its portrayal of human emotions- its very clean, raw look at the fundamental of social interaction.

    Listen to Jamie's cries at his abducted girlfriend through the steel subway bars. Feel his pain as he scratches for the just-beyond-reach token. Though seemingly one dimensional at first, Heinz is a complex, tortured character with roots (albeit predictably) from youth and upbringing.

    The film belies its innocent appearance with a few unexpected flashes of violence, yet maintains a positive feel with occaisional punchlines. Another surprise is Eriq La Salle, who plays a commanding role in the film's racial commentary. (Look for his surgeonesque brusque manner in his pre-Benton, MD role.)

    All together with a mysterious archer vigilante (?) in the midst and cute penguins mucking about, this film is worthy of your time if you have some extra.

    Verdict for a five dollar DVD? A+ simply on the Beatles tune alone.
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    • Oct 26, 2002

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    • Release date
      • May 1988 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Handmade Films Website
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • HandMade Films
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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
      • Color
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