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Inventing the Abbotts

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Inventing the Abbotts
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R,1hr 50min
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release:
1997
Director:
Pat O'Connor
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Starring:
Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup, Liv Tyler  ...more
Synopsis: The lives of two closely linked, small town Illinois families dangerously intersect in this domestic drama set in the 1950s, based on a short story by Sue Miller and directed by Pat O'Connor. Though they are from the wrong side of the tracks, the working class brothers Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug Holt (Joaquin Phoenix) are in love with the wealthy and beautiful Abbott sisters. Shy and quiet Doug, who worships his womanizing brother, has eyes for the iconoclastic Pam (Liv Tyler), but Jacey's affections ... Full Synopsis
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Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
The film belongs to Phoenix ("To Die For"), who is terrific. He has the gift, shared with his late brother, River, of conveying emotions without pushing them at you. The delicacy of his scenes with Tyler lets you enjoy the film for what it truly is: a heartbreaker. Full Review
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49
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 21 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Joaquin Phoenix
Doug Holt
Billy Crudup
Jacey Holt
Liv Tyler
Pamela Abbott
Will Patton
Lloyd Abbott
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