American Heart (1992)

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Directed by

Martin Bell

Starring (View all)

John Boylan
Janitor

Jeff Bridges
Jack Kelson

Edward Furlong
Nick Kelson

Don Harvey
Rainey

Lucinda Jenney
Charlotte

Loyd Catlett
Vernon the Bartender

Tracey Kapisky
Molly

Shareen Mitchell
Diane

Written by

Martin Bell
(story)

Mary Ellen Mark
(story)

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Description: Following up on Streetwise, his powerful documentary on the homeless kids of Seattle, director Martin Bell returned to that city for a dramatic feature. Nick Kelson (Edward Furlong) is a troubled teenager whose mother has been dead for many years; he spends much of his time with other throwaway kids roaming the city. When Nick's father Jack (Jeff Bridges) is released from a long stretch in prison, the father and child reunion is a bumpy one. Jack senses an obligation to his son but is trying to focus on taking responsibility for his own life before he can extend himself. Nick is wary of his father's criminal background, but he a ... (more)

Release date: 7 May 1993
UPC: 012236136156

Tags: Crime (4), Drama (4), Romance (3), 1990s (3), Father Son Relationship (2), 1992 (2), 1993 (2), Death Of Father (1), Male Prostitution (1), High Heels (1), Cross Dresser (1), Male Female Relationship (1), Ferry (1), Burglary (1), Going Straight (1), Landlady (1), Seattle Washington (1), Accidental Shooting (1), Shot In The Stomach (1), Strip Club (1)

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)

" American Heart is a 1992 drama film directed by Martin Bell and starring Jeff Bridges and Edward Furlong. It was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award in a number of categories and won in the Best Male Lead category. An ex-convict is tracked down by his estranged teenage son, and the pair try to build a relationship and life together in Seattle. The film, featured earlier Lucinda Jenney, Edward Furlong, and Marcus Chong. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film"

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)