Affliction(1998)
“Like father like son...?”
Overview
A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.
Director
Paul Schrader
Studio
Largo Entertainment
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Nick Nolte
as Wade Whitehouse
Sissy Spacek
as Margie Fogg
James Coburn
as Glen Whitehouse
Willem Dafoe
as Rolfe Whitehouse
Mary Beth Hurt
as Lillian
Jim True-Frost
as Jack Hewitt
Marian Seldes
as Alma Pittman
Holmes Osborne
as Gordon LaRiviere
Brigid Tierney
as Jill
Sean McCann
as Evan Twombley
Wayne Robson
as Nick Wickham
Eugene Lipinski
as J. Battle Hand
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Largo Entertainment • Reisman / Kingsgate Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Affliction?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Affliction (1998).
What is Affliction about?▼
A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.
Who directed Affliction?▼
Affliction was directed by Paul Schrader and released in 1998. It is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Affliction?▼
Affliction has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Affliction?▼
The cast of Affliction includes Nick Nolte as Wade Whitehouse, Sissy Spacek as Margie Fogg, James Coburn as Glen Whitehouse, Willem Dafoe as Rolfe Whitehouse, Mary Beth Hurt as Lillian and more.
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