The two brothers Treat and Philip lived alone since they were kids. Interdependent they dwell in a loft house and live on little thefts, until an aging minor criminal moves in with them and takes over the role of a father.
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Title: Orphans (1987)
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Albert Finney | ... | Harold | |
| Matthew Modine | ... | Treat | |
| Kevin Anderson | ... | Phillip | |
| John Kellogg | ... | Barney | |
| Anthony Heald | ... | Man in Park | |
| Novella Nelson | ... | Mattie | |
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Elizabeth Parrish | ... | Rich Woman |
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B. Constance Barry | ... | Lady in Crosswalk |
| Frank Ferrara | ... | Cab Driver | |
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Clifford Fearl | ... | Doorman |
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The two brothers Treat and Philip lived alone since they were kids. Interdependent they dwell in a loft house and live on little thefts, until an aging minor criminal moves in with them and takes over the role of a father.
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Written by Max Steiner
(c) 1936 Warner Bros. Inc.
Copyright Renewed / All Rights Reserved
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Albert Finney and Matthew Modine would later appear in The Browning Version (1994). See more »Soundtracks
THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADEWritten by Max Steiner
(c) 1936 Warner Bros. Inc.
Copyright Renewed / All Rights Reserved
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
18 September 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Kellerkinder - Orphans See more »Filming Locations:
Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USAEdit
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Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$14,588, 20 September 1987Gross USA:
$252,430Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$252,430Company Credits
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This movie has a power that many movies lack. The acting by all three main characters is super. It's about two orphan brothers who try robbing another orphan. Instead of robbing him, they end up working for him. An awesome movie that shouldn't be missed!