Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson (at the time married to each other) play Lily and Ben Reed, a young couple torn apart by a family tragedy. It would take a miracle to rekindle their love ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Melanie Griffith | ... | Lily Reed | |
| Don Johnson | ... | Ben Reed | |
| Elijah Wood | ... | Willard Young | |
| Thora Birch | ... | Billie Pike | |
| Sheila McCarthy | ... | Sally Pike | |
| Eve Gordon | ... | Rosemary Young | |
| Louise Latham | ... | Catherine Reston Lee | |
| Greg Travis | ... | Earl McCoy | |
| Sarah Trigger | ... | Darlene Pike | |
| Richard K. Olsen | ... | Minister | |
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Rick Andosca | ... | Ernest Parkett |
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Anthony Romano | ... | Popular Boy |
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Timothy Erskine | ... | Darlene's Boyfriend |
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Chestley Price | ... | Bus Driver |
| Dave Hager | ... | Bartender | |
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Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson (at the time married to each other) play Lily and Ben Reed, a young couple torn apart by a family tragedy. It would take a miracle to rekindle their love and a miracle arrives in the form of a summer guest - Willard Young played by Elijah Wood. Written by Pfyre Caidmon <OShaun@ix.netcom.com>
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child's point of view | loss of son | female nudity | bare breasts | bullying |Taglines:
They gave a boy a summer he'd always remember. He gave them back the love they lost. See more »Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 October 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Földi paradicsom See more »Edit
Box Office
Gross USA:
$18,634,643Company Credits
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DolbyColor:
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1.85 : 1
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Willard Young: So what?
Billie Pike: If lightning strikes, we'll be fried like two bugs on a hot plate. That's what.
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Written by Michael J. Henderson and R.S. Field
Performed by Michael Henderson
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Opening bus scene is the city skyline of Cleveland Ohio See more »Goofs
In one of final scenes where child actors say goodbye to each other, a glass vase of flowers behind Thora Birch's character keeps appearing and disappearing. See more »Quotes
Billie Pike: Don't go in the water. It's gonna rain.Willard Young: So what?
Billie Pike: If lightning strikes, we'll be fried like two bugs on a hot plate. That's what.
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Alternate Versions
Early UK versions were cut by 21 secs and removed shots of the children watching a naked couple caressing in a barn. The cuts were waived in 2003. See more »Soundtracks
I WALKED TO THE PARTYWritten by Michael J. Henderson and R.S. Field
Performed by Michael Henderson
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The movie concerns upon a boy(Elijah Wood) is sent by his pregnant mummy to remain the idyllic summer with ancient marriage friends(Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith) in the countryside.The couple has numerous problems originated for unfortunate tragedy for years before.Elijah befriends with his neighbour small girl and takes interest with Don, fishing shrimps and speaking about interesting issues.
It's a brilliant and touching story although sometimes is slow moving and tired but is developed with intelligence and sensibility.In the picture are treated ethics and morals themes narrated with great sense of fairness and ductility.Good Melanie Griffith(at the time wedded to each other until Antonio Banderas) interpretation as an embittered woman who will must to face the traumatic truth.Elijah Wood as sensible boy is nice,he's a newcomer and would have much success years later converting himself in a first wold star(Lord of the rings).Thora Birch is enjoyable ,she is ready as future star(American beauty,the Hole,Ghost world) . Excellent and sensitive score by David Newman.Besides exceptional and awesome cinematography by Jerzy Zielinsky as is reflected on the marvelous outdoors in the country. The motion picture is accurately directed by Mary Agnes Donoghue(Beaches). Rating : Better than average and well worth seeing.