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Affliction (1997)

R | | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 19 February 1999 (USA)
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A deeply troubled small town cop investigates a suspicious hunting death while events occur that cause him to mentally disintegrate.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Wade Whitehouse
Brigid Tierney ... Jill Whitehouse
... Gordon LaRiviere
... Jack Hewitt (as Jim True)
... Chick Ward
... Frankie Lacoy (as Chris Heyerdahl)
... Alma Pittman
Janine Theriault ... Hettie Rogers
... Lillian Whitehouse Horner
Paul Stewart ... Mr. Horner
... Margie Fogg
... Nick Wickham
Sean McCann ... Evan Twombley
Sheena Larkin ... Lugene Brooks
Penny Mancuso ... Woman Driver
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Storyline

Wade Whitehouse is a sheriff of a small New Hampshire town who achieved nothing in life in the opinion of his ex-wife Lillian and daughter Jill and is a heavy drinker. His girlfriend Margie accepts him the way he is. On the first day of the hunting season, Wade's friend Jack takes a wealthy businessman to hunt - and only Jack returns alive. Wade decides to play detective and starts investigating the case despite the fact Jack insists it was an accidental self-inflicted shot. Written by Anonymous

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sheriff | small town | drunkenness | domestic violence | abusive father | See All (101) »

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Wade Whitehouse is frightened to death of following in his father's footsteps.

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Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$63,979, 3 January 1999, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$6,302,154, 16 May 1999
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Trivia

'James Coburn''s part was first turned down by Paul Newman and then James Garner, both turned it down because they felt that it would be very tiring to play such a dark, awful character. Both actors were friends of Coburn, and Garner suggested him for the part. See more »

Goofs

When on the deer hunt, in a shot from above Jack is shown putting the index finger of his left hand to his mouth to signal his wealthy customer to be silent, but in the next shot it's his right index finger. See more »

Quotes

Lillian Whitehouse Horner: God, you make me sick.
Wade Whitehouse: What?
Lillian Whitehouse Horner: I can't believe you would you sink this low.
Wade Whitehouse: Low as what? What have I done?
Lillian Whitehouse Horner: Your lawyer called.
Wade Whitehouse: Yeah. Is it bad to want to see your own daughter?
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Connections

Featured in The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999) See more »

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Open the Door to Your Heart
Written by Ned Miller
Performed by Bonnie Guitar
Used by permission of Dandelion Music Co.
Courtesy of Bear Family Records
[Plays in the bar while Wade talks to his friend and hears the people at the nearby table gossiping about him.]
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A great piece of acting
24 December 2005 | by – See all my reviews

This is the best film I've seen for a while. I don't understand all that whining and complaining about the weak plot or how depressing the film was. Well life is depressing at times. And more than tells a story, Affliction draws a beautifully sharp picture of one desperate, troubled but goodhearted man's breakdown. Nolte's acting is awesome and he sets into the role perfectly. I think he should have won the Oscar, although Coburn was great too and deserved his price. With it's snowy scenery and small town murder mystery Affliction shares similarities to Twin Peaks. I also like films that include some kind of a statement towards the world around us, and that's what Affliction does.
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