Doing Time on Maple Drive 1992 TV, 97 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Ken Olin Cast: James Sikking, Bibi Besch, William McNamara, Jayne Brook, David Byron, Lori Loughlin, Jim Carrey, Philip Linton, Bennett Cale, Richard Israel, Janice Lynde, Mark Chaet
In this made-for-Fox-TV movie, matters in the lives of a dysfunctional family come to a head when it is discovered that their pride and joy, Matt (William McNamara), is gay.
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My Brother's Wife 1989 PG, 96 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Jack Bender Cast: Mel Harris, John Ritter, Dakin Matthews, Polly Bergen, Lee Weaver, David Byron, Richard Marion, Glenn Dixon, Ruth C. Engel
This made-for-TV film is based on A.R. Gurney's play, "The Middle Ages." Barney (John Ritter) meets Eleanor (Mel Harris)–who would become his brother's wife–and it's love at first sight. Years pass in Barney's upper-crust Boston family's life until, 27 years later, Barney again meets his long-time love Eleanor at a funeral. True to many plays, most of the film takes place in one room.
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One True Thing 1998 R, 127 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Carl Franklin Cast: Meryl Streep, Renee Zellweger, William Hurt, Tom Everett Scott, Lauren Graham, Nicky Katt, James Eckhouse, Patrick Breen, Gerrit Graham, David Byron
Kate Gulden (Meryl Streep) is dying of cancer. Her husband George (William Hurt) calls on their daughter Ellen (Renee Zellweger) to come to care for her mother. Ellen gives up her job and boy friend to take on the responsibility, but, after living in their home for a short time, Ellen's eyes are opened as she discovers unknown frailties and strengths in her parents. Streep was nominated for an Oscar. 1 User Review
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| | Why would anyone make this movie ! | 03/02/2007 | | Heart wrenching, increadable acting, not a single oscar - I hate chick flics and wept through it all ! |
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| 1. Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992)
2. My Brother's Wife (1989)
3. One True Thing (1998)
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