Ironweed(1987)
“Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen.”
Overview
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Director
Héctor Babenco
Studio
Taft Entertainment Pictures
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Francis Phelan
Meryl Streep
as Helen Archer
Carroll Baker
as Annie Phelan
Michael O'Keefe
as Billy
Diane Venora
as Peg
Fred Gwynne
as Oscar Reo
Margaret Whitton
as Katrina
Tom Waits
as Rudy
Jake Dengel
as Pee Wee
Nathan Lane
as Harold Allen
James Gammon
as Reverend Chester
Laura Esterman
as Nora
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
2h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Taft Entertainment Pictures • Keith Barish Productions
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Where can I watch Ironweed?▼
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What is Ironweed about?▼
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Who directed Ironweed?▼
Ironweed was directed by Héctor Babenco and released in 1987. It is a drama film.
How long is Ironweed?▼
Ironweed has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
Who stars in Ironweed?▼
The cast of Ironweed includes Jack Nicholson as Francis Phelan, Meryl Streep as Helen Archer, Carroll Baker as Annie Phelan, Michael O'Keefe as Billy, Diane Venora as Peg and more.
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