Five Corners (1987)

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.

Director:

Tony Bill

Writer:

John Patrick Shanley

Stars:

Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, Todd Graff

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jodie Foster	...	Linda
Tim Robbins	...	Harry
Todd Graff	...	Jamie
John Turturro	...	Heinz
Michael R. Howard	...	Murray
Pierre Epstein	...	George
Jery Hewitt	...	Mr. Glascow
Rodney Harvey	...	Castro
Daniel Jenkins	...	Willie
Elizabeth Berridge	...	Melanie
Cathryn de Prume	...	Brita
Carl Capotorto	...	Sal
Jose Soto Jr.	...	Boy in Pet Store
Kathleen Chalfant	...	Mrs. Fitzgerald
John Seitz	...	Sullivan

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

ex convict | prison | urban setting | bronx new york city | 1960s | 

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Taglines:

A young woman fights for her life when the man who raped her is released from prison

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Writer John Patrick Shanley said incidents in the story were based on his own experiences growing up in New York City.

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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.

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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]

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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.'

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Breakthrough Stars of 1991 (1991)

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Soundtracks

Funky Soul
Words and Music by Richard Thomas
Performed by Richard Thomas
Courtesy of Henry Glover

User Reviews

A Little Gem

This film is a little gem. A very good quirky understated drama. The story is well-developed, reasonably believable, and directed quite nicely. The story is set in a New York neighborhood in the time period of early 60s - both aspects are portrayed well in the film - realistic and believable but not so hammed up as to come across as phony. The acting is superb. Tarturro is great - plays the part of a local psycho bully very well - quite edgy and frightening but not over-the-top. Both Jodie Foster and Tim Robbins also do really well in this movie and is probably the best of that time period (the 80s) for either actor. Would recommend the movie for anyone looking for a good drama or for a movie with some social commentary that does not overwhelm the story.

Details

Official Sites:

Handmade Films Website

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1988 (UK)

Also Known As:

5 Corners

Filming Locations:

Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$78,602, 24 January 1988

Gross USA:

$969,205

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$969,205

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cineplex Odeon Films, HandMade Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 95 min (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1