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Bastard out of Carolina

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Bastard out of Carolina
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R,1hr 37min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1996
Director:
Anjelica Huston
Distributor:
Fox Lorber
Starring:
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Jena Malone  ...more
Synopsis: Accomplished actress Anjelica Huston, daughter of John Huston, made her directorial debut with this absorbing, often wrenching story of child abuse in the 1950s American South. Based on a novel by Dorothy Allison, the film (narrated by Laura Dern) tells the tale of Bone (Jena Malone), a poor white girl so named because she was born right after her mother survived a terrifying car crash. While Bone is still a small child, her single mother, Anney (Jennifer Jason Leigh), meets and marries the sweet ... Full Synopsis
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Matt Roush, USA Today
Huston's movie seems to disappoint some who've read the novel, but the forlorn humanity that triumphs over the depravity and poverty is unforgettably affecting. [13 Dec 1996, p.1D] Full Review
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75
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 11 critic reviews
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