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Chattahoochee

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.2K
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POPULARITY
28,982
7,044
Chattahoochee (1989)
In 1955 Florida, a Korean vet has a breakdown and is incarcerated in a "maximum security" mental health prison, where patients are abused.
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In 1955 Florida, a Korean vet has a breakdown and is incarcerated in a "maximum security" mental health prison, where patients are abused.In 1955 Florida, a Korean vet has a breakdown and is incarcerated in a "maximum security" mental health prison, where patients are abused.In 1955 Florida, a Korean vet has a breakdown and is incarcerated in a "maximum security" mental health prison, where patients are abused.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
28,982
7,044
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    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • James Cresson
    • Stars
      • Gary Oldman
      • Dennis Hopper
      • Frances McDormand
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • James Cresson
    • Stars
      • Gary Oldman
      • Dennis Hopper
      • Frances McDormand
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews

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    Frances McDormand in Chattahoochee (1989)
    Gary Oldman, Dennis Hopper, and M. Emmet Walsh in Chattahoochee (1989)
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    Gary Oldman and Dennis Hopper in Chattahoochee (1989)
    Gary Oldman in Chattahoochee (1989)
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    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Emmett Foley
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Walker Benson
    Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand
    • Mae Foley
    Pamela Reed
    Pamela Reed
    • Earlene
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • Dr. Harwood
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Morris
    William De Acutis
    • Missy
    Lee Wilkof
    Lee Wilkof
    • Vernon
    Matt Craven
    Matt Craven
    • Lonny
    Gary Howard Klar
    Gary Howard Klar
    • Clarence
    • (as Gary Klar)
    Timothy Scott
    Timothy Scott
    • Harley
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Dr. Debner
    William Newman
    William Newman
    • Jonathan
    Whitey Hughes
    Whitey Hughes
    • Mr. Johnson
    Wilbur Fitzgerald
    Wilbur Fitzgerald
    • Duane
    Yvonne Denise Mason
    • Ella
    Ralph Pace
    Ralph Pace
    • Leonard
    Wesley Mann
    Wesley Mann
    • Cop No. 1
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • James Cresson
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The "Emmet Foley" character is based on real life Christopher Calhoun (b.1934), an inmate of the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida from 1956 to 1962. He moved to Los Angeles after his release and wrote about and became an activist for similarly abused people. In a more modern time he would have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) because of his combat in Korea, which is depicted at the beginning of the film.
    • Goofs
      When Emmett leaves the house a second time, he fires eight shots from his six-shot revolver without reloading.
    • Quotes

      [in the shower, Emmet Foley is having an erection unwillingly and turns his back to the others, Walker next to him]

      Walker Benson: Turn it on cold.

      Emmett Foley: Huh?

      Walker Benson: It will help.

      [with lower voice]

      Walker Benson: Your wife must have been one happy woman.

      Emmett Foley: Huh?

      Walker Benson: [louder again] I said, you'll most likely drown. We've had a lot of unexplained deaths around here. But we ain't had no one yet drowned hisself in the shower. You would be the first.

      Emmett Foley: I don't understand.

      Walker Benson: What?

      Emmett Foley: It jumping up like that.

      Walker Benson: [soft, trying to ease the situation a bit] Maybe it thinks that I'm pretty.

    • Crazy credits
      The producers would like to thank the people of Columbia and Newberry, South Carolina for their generosity and support during the making of this film.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Miami Blues/Vital Signs/Lisa/Chattahoochee (1990)

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Sublimely Acted, Yet Under-rated Film
    I have not yet begun to understand how this movie was so ignored. Besides having a beautiful "conquering evils" story, we have here, a masterpiece of acting. Dennis Hopper does NOT give - as Leonard Maltin says - a "glorified cameo" - but brings a superb supporting performance to the film. But it is Gary Oldman who soars above the realm of "acting", who is STARTLING in his performance. This genius of an actor should've received awards, accolades, and acclaim for one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen on screen.

    If you are a true movie-lover, please take the time to view this brilliantly acted story. Perhaps we can all then get together to get Mr. Oldman his due for a KILLER performance. He certainly deserves it.
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    • Jun 28, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Чаттахучі
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia, South Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • Hemdale
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $259,486
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,471
      • Apr 22, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $259,486
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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