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Inventing The Abbotts (1997)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Pat O'Connor
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Baker, Will Patton, Liv Tyler, Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup
Published ID: 6952
UPC: 024543012153,
Plot: The lives of two closely linked, small town Illinois families dangerously intersect in this domestic drama set in the 1950s, based on a short story by Sue Miller and directed by Pat O'Connor. Though they are from the wrong side of the tracks, the working class brothers Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug Holt (Joaquin Phoenix) are in love with the wealthy and beautiful Abbott sisters. Shy and quiet Doug, who worships his womanizing brother, has eyes for the iconoclastic Pam (Liv Tyler), but Jacey's affections are more calculating; he's interested in whichever Abbott sister is interested in him. At first, this is Eleanor (Jennifer Connelly), the wild sister, but eventually Jacey sets his sights on the divorced oldest sister, Alice (Joanna Going). For Jacey, his conquest of the Abbotts is a form of economic revenge, as he believes that the head of the family, Lloyd (Will Patton), stole a patent that made him rich from the Holts' late father. When he's eventually revealed as an embittered cad, Jacey's mistreatment of the Abbott girls makes the genuine affection between Doug and Pam impossible for either family to accept. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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Last credits song title
Added 11/13/2008

The song during the last credits is "On Springfield Mountain" Artist Tara MacLean. I cannot understand why a review says this song is not on the soundtrack, it is listed on the soundtrack, so it should be there.. You cannot buy just this song or download it as an mp3, you have to buy the whole soundtrack.
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song title?
Added 8/22/2008

Another request on the song sang during the end credits. Anyone know the title and/or artist? Cyndi M.
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The music in Inventing the Abbotts
Added 7/11/2008

Does anyone know who sang the song during the last credits? It was not on the soundtrack, was a woman, and the song was really pretty. It's not mentioned anywhere....
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Comment on "Inventing the Abbotts"
Added 3/11/2007

I like the movie because Liv Tyler and Joaquin appear to be such innocent teenage lovers in the film. Billy's character seems not to be satisfied with everything surrounding him. It seems the fate is not fair to him and he envies everything the rich Abbots possess. Besides, I also like the loving mom of the two brothers very much. She is so virtuous and patient with them. Overall it is a very interesting story.
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Inventing The Abbotts
Added 2/19/2007

Some parts of the movie drags and some of the lines are a bit verbose but overall enjoyable. H Sewell
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Last credits song title
Added 11/13/2008

The song during the last credits is "On Springfield Mountain" Artist Tara MacLean. I cannot understand why a review says this song is not on the soundtrack, it is listed on the soundtrack, so it should be there.. You cannot buy just this song or download it as an mp3, you have to buy the whole soundtrack.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
song title?
Added 8/22/2008

Another request on the song sang during the end credits. Anyone know the title and/or artist? Cyndi M.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The music in Inventing the Abbotts
Added 7/11/2008

Does anyone know who sang the song during the last credits? It was not on the soundtrack, was a woman, and the song was really pretty. It's not mentioned anywhere....
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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