Sissy Spacek as Marie
Added 7/15/2008
saw this movie years ago and was hoping to see again.Can't find on DVD and thats a shame.VERY good movie.Hope it does get made on DVD,I would love to buy.
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A fine film starring several fine actors.
Added 5/18/2007
I agree with a previous review... why this film did not get more publicity and win at least one Oscar I do not know. Dino must have been in the doghouse with the Academy. Regardless... it is a fine movie that captures your attention. Spacek gives a superb performance but Fred Dalton Thompson ([...]) is the real hero of the movie... by the way... the ealier dude who tried to be cute by using the word "nee" did not use it correctly...
née also nee(n)
1. Born. Used to indicate the maiden name of a married woman.
2. Formerly known as.
FDT was not born of Law & Order and he's not formally known as Law & Order... okay?
Just FYI...
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Trivia Alert
Added 3/14/2007
I suspect this movie will enter the annals of trivia on the same page as Bedtime for Bonzo. Why? It is Fred Thompson's first acting job. You know -- Sen. Fred Thompson, nee of Law and Order. Point is, Thompson has just indicated his interest in running for Pres in '08.
FYI.
J
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one of the very best movies ever made
Added 10/5/2006
A woman leaves her abusive husband, gets a college education, raises three children on her own and stands alone against the collective might of the Tennessee state government. And wins!
This movie, filmed in true widescreen, is a masterpiece. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more incredible. The performances are all superb, including a movie-stealing performance by first-time actor Fred Thompson--who plays himself! The music is by Francis Lai and is one of his four best scores (the others being A Man and a Woman, Love Story, and Bilitis).
Why this A-grade movie, produced by Dino De Laurentiis, did not get better promotion I don't know, but don't let this mistake make you miss this movie.
And yes, if any movie deserves to be on DVD, this is it.
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PLEASE RELEASE THIS ON DVD!!!
Added 8/10/2005
This film needs to be released on DVD! I have it on VHS which I bought at a used video store many years ago. Released in 1985, Spacek should have at least garnered another academy award nomination for her superb portrayal of Marie Raghiannti, a real-life heroine who takes on the political corruption in Nashville and emerges victorious. In a performance that equals the best she has ever done Spacek is truly magnificent. The rest of the cast is exceptional as well. Look for Morgan Freeman in a small inconsequential role. Get this film out on DVD pronto!! This one aint to be missed, folks!!
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Sissy Spacek as Marie
Added 7/15/2008
saw this movie years ago and was hoping to see again.Can't find on DVD and thats a shame.VERY good movie.Hope it does get made on DVD,I would love to buy.
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A fine film starring several fine actors.
Added 5/18/2007
I agree with a previous review... why this film did not get more publicity and win at least one Oscar I do not know. Dino must have been in the doghouse with the Academy. Regardless... it is a fine movie that captures your attention. Spacek gives a superb performance but Fred Dalton Thompson ([...]) is the real hero of the movie... by the way... the ealier dude who tried to be cute by using the word "nee" did not use it correctly...
née also nee(n)
1. Born. Used to indicate the maiden name of a married woman.
2. Formerly known as.
FDT was not born of Law & Order and he's not formally known as Law & Order... okay?
Just FYI...
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Trivia Alert
Added 3/14/2007
I suspect this movie will enter the annals of trivia on the same page as Bedtime for Bonzo. Why? It is Fred Thompson's first acting job. You know -- Sen. Fred Thompson, nee of Law and Order. Point is, Thompson has just indicated his interest in running for Pres in '08.
FYI.
J
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