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William Kennedy's acclaimed account of drifters in 1938 Albany. Down-beat but worth seeing for its fantastic performers!
Original Release
12/18/1987
US Release
12/18/1987
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Nicholson | Francis Phelan |
| Meryl Streep | Helen Archer / Helen |
| Carroll Baker | Annie Phelan |
| Michael O'Keefe | Billy |
| Diane Venora | Peg |
| Fred Gwynne | Oscar Reo |
| Margaret Whitton | Katrina |
| Tom Waits | Rudy |
| Jake Dengel | Pee Wee |
| Nathan Lane | Harold Allen |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Nicholson | Francis Phelan |
| Meryl Streep | Helen Archer / Helen |
| Carroll Baker | Annie Phelan |
| Michael O'Keefe | Billy |
| Diane Venora | Peg |
| Fred Gwynne | Oscar Reo |
| Margaret Whitton | Katrina |
| Tom Waits | Rudy |
| Jake Dengel | Pee Wee |
| Nathan Lane | Harold Allen |
| James Gammon | Reverend Chester |
| Will Zahrn | Rowdy Dick / Nora |
| Laura Esterman | Nora / Rowdy Dick |
| Joe Grifasi | Jack |
| Hy Anzell | Rosskam |
| Bethel Leslie | Librarian |
| Richard Hamilton | Donovan |
| Black-Eyed Susan | Clara |
| Louise Phillips | Flower Girl |
| Marjorie Slocum | Elderly Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Denis Blouin | Executive Producer |
| Rob Cohen | Executive Producer |
| Joseph H. Kanter | Executive Producer |
| Keith Barish | Producer |
| C.O. Erickson | Producer |
| Sean Hepburn Ferrer | Producer |
| Gene Kirkwood | Producer |
| Marcia Nasatir | Producer |
| David Weisman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1988 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
