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In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness

  • TV Movie
  • 19941994
  • 3h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness (1994)
  • Crime
  • Drama
After a very messy divorce, a man starts suspecting his ex-wife and her new boyfriend of various crimes.After a very messy divorce, a man starts suspecting his ex-wife and her new boyfriend of various crimes.After a very messy divorce, a man starts suspecting his ex-wife and her new boyfriend of various crimes.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
351
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jeff Bleckner
  • Writers
    • Jerry Bledsoe(book "Bitter Blood")
    • Robert L. Freedman(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Kelly McGillis
    • Harry Hamlin
    • Keith Carradine
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jeff Bleckner
  • Writers
    • Jerry Bledsoe(book "Bitter Blood")
    • Robert L. Freedman(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Kelly McGillis
    • Harry Hamlin
    • Keith Carradine
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    • 20User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Susie Lynchas Susie Lynch
    Harry Hamlin
    Harry Hamlin
    • Fritz Klenneras Fritz Klenner
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Tom Lynchas Tom Lynch
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Florence Newsomas Florence Newsom
    Jayne Brook
    Jayne Brook
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Ken Jenkins
    Ken Jenkins
    • Bob Newsomas Bob Newsom
    Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson
    • Annie Klenneras Annie Klenner
    Louise Latham
    Louise Latham
    • Delores Lynchas Delores Lynch
    Wayne Tippit
    Wayne Tippit
    • Dan Donaldsonas Dan Donaldson
    Tom Aldredge
    Tom Aldredge
    • Dr. Frederick Klenneras Dr. Frederick Klenner
    Anne Pitoniak
    • Nanna Newsomas Nanna Newsom
    Marian Seldes
    Marian Seldes
    • Justice Susie Sharpas Justice Susie Sharp
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Brian Butleras Brian Butler
    Tristan Tait
    • Ian Perkinsas Ian Perkins
    Colleen Flynn
    Colleen Flynn
    • Jamie Learyas Jamie Leary
    Erik von Detten
    Erik von Detten
    • Older Johnas Older John
    Eric Lloyd
    Eric Lloyd
    • Young Johnas Young John
    Mark Joy
    Mark Joy
    • Ned Ainsleyas Ned Ainsley
    • Director
      • Jeff Bleckner
    • Writers
      • Jerry Bledsoe(book "Bitter Blood")
      • Robert L. Freedman(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    This movie is based on real people and events surrounding a divorcee who becomes involved in a romantic relationship with her first cousin. This southern belle's bitter divorce and relationship with her quirky cousin result in horrific tragedy for many innocent people. —anitap-hill
    • family relationships
    • vendetta
    • funeral
    • revenge
    • marriage
    • 4 more
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Actress Jill Wagner was born and raised in Winston-Salem north Carolina where all of the events take place

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    Very interesting, worth seeing.
    One of the best casts ever on a little network, this director obviously comes from New York and knows all the great unsung actors living there.

    Marian Seldes, Anne Pitoniak, Tom Aldredge are all great to see on screen, and do a great job, but the film belongs to Carradine and Willis. She gives a terrific performance, and he's right up there with her. It's a little long, yes, but if you can get into the story it's well worth it.
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    • Jun 25, 2001

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bitter Blood
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ambrosia Media Group
      • Bruin Grip Services
      • Dan Wigutow Productions
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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