Earthly Possessions | |
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Based on | Earthly Possessions by Anne Tyler |
Written by | Steven Rogers |
Directed by | James Lapine |
Starring | Susan Sarandon Stephen Dorff |
Theme music composer | Stephen Endelman |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Producers | Sue Jett Tony Mark |
Cinematography | David Franco |
Editor | Barbara Tulliver |
Running time | 103 minutes |
Production companies | Rastar HBO Pictures |
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Network | HBO |
Release | March 20, 1999 (1999-03-20) |
Earthly Possessions is a 1999 American made-for-television romantic drama film starring Susan Sarandon and Stephen Dorff. The film originally premiered on HBO on March 20, 1999.
Plot
An adaptation of Anne Tyler's novel of the same name about a middle aged housewife who feels her life is going nowhere, Charlotte Emory, plans to withdraw all the money from her bank account and leave her husband, a minister who has been taking her for granted for years. Then a young bank robber, Jake Sims, grabs her at gunpoint, takes her hostage and they make their getaway on a bus.
References
- Gates, Anita (March 20, 1999). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Middle Age Crazy, and Ready to Show It". The New York Times. p. B00017.
External links
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