A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak. Based on E.L. Doctorow's story, "Jolene: A Life."
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Dan Ireland
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| Jessica Chastain | ... | Jolene | |
| Frances Fisher | ... | Cindy | |
| Rupert Friend | ... | Coco Leger | |
| Dermot Mulroney | ... | Uncle Phil | |
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Zeb Newman | ... | Mickey |
| Chazz Palminteri | ... | Sal Fontaine | |
| Denise Richards | ... | Marin | |
| Theresa Russell | ... | Aunt Kay | |
| Michael Vartan | ... | Brad | |
| Shannon Whirry | ... | Teacher | |
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Drea Pruseau | ... | Nurse |
| Mickey Cottrell | ... | Dr. Bloomberg | |
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Mary Jane Johnson | ... | Mrs. Ames |
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Bri Acsani | ... | Suicide Girl |
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Julie Sledge | ... | Girl in Hospital |
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Jolene is a red-haired wanderer who isn't content to call one place home for any expended stretch of time. Setting off to explore the outside world at age fifteen, the free-spirited teen embarks on a decade-long cross-country of adventure which finds her crossing the paths of everyone from a firebrand Texan who steals her heart and destroys her marriage to his wealthy fundamentalist, Brad to an ex-mobster, Sal Fontaine attempting to make good in Las Vegas. Written by lament
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A life between the exit signsGenres:
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Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language, some violence and drug useParents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 June 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Джолин See more »Filming Locations:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard, Suite 3300, Phoenix, Arizona, USA See more »Company Credits
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Jolene: [narrating] I married Mickey Holler when I was 15. He was 20 years old, Mickey - real name, Mervin.
Mickey: Now I pronounce you husband and wife.
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Written by Harry Wayne Casey & Richard Finch
Performed by KC & The Sunshine Band (as KC & the Sunshine Band)
Published by EMI Longitude Music
Courtesy of TK Records
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Jolene the titular character is based on the short story "Jolene: A Life" by E. L. Doctorow, itself inspired by Dolly Parton's song, Jolene. See more »Goofs
When Jolene is narrating about the trial of Uncle Phil she says that she needed to prove that she was 16 and therefore he was guilty of "statutory rape"; This part of the film takes place in South Carolina where the age of consent is 16 therefore it would not be statutory rape, he could be found guilty of adultery and that would have been grounds for divorce from his wife though. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jolene: [narrating] I married Mickey Holler when I was 15. He was 20 years old, Mickey - real name, Mervin.
Mickey: Now I pronounce you husband and wife.
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In on-screen credits, Don Mosley is listed twice as Chief Lighting Technician. See more »Soundtracks
Get Down TonightWritten by Harry Wayne Casey & Richard Finch
Performed by KC & The Sunshine Band (as KC & the Sunshine Band)
Published by EMI Longitude Music
Courtesy of TK Records
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I recently saw this at the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Based on the novel Jolene: A Life by E.L Doctorow and directed by Dan Ireland this film takes through the experiences, marriages and loves of Jolene beginning at age 15 when she is a child bride after living in foster homes in a childhood of abuse and takes us through a series of abuse full and exploitive relationships. Lots of interesting characters that we meet briefly along the way including performances by such noted actors as Theresa Russell, Denise Richards, Rupert Friend and Chazz Palminteri. Jessica Chastain is clearly the star in her debut role in a feature film. She's fantastic and really makes what might otherwise be an ordinary made-for-TV Lifetime or Hallmark type movie. Dan Ireland directs with wonderful photography by veteran cinematographer Claudio Rocha. Chastain is in virtually every scene and she looks like she may be a star on the rise. She also tells the story in narration as the different chapters of her young life are presented. Director Ireland was at my screening for an audience Q&A. I would give this an 8.0 out of 10 and recommend it.