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Murphy's Romance

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Murphy's Romance
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PG13,1hr 47min
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release:
1985
Director:
Martin Ritt
Distributor:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Starring:
Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin  ...more
Synopsis: Newly divorced Emma Moriarty (Sally Field) moves herself and her young son to a small Arizona town, hoping to establish a horse farm. Town pharmacist Murphy Jones (James Garner), the town's most eligible bachelor, develops a platonic friendship with Emma, but he decides to keep his distance when her ex-husband Bobby Jack (Brian Kerwin), who claims he's changed his irresponsible ways, moves back in with her. At a party at Emma's ranch, Murphy and Bobby Jack get into a verbal row, but nothing is settled ... Full Synopsis
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Brendon Hanley, AMG Review
This pleasing romantic comedy was surprisingly light fare from director Martin Ritt. Though it contains little evidence of the social commentary of such Ritt productions as The Great White Hope or The Front, Murphy is set in the director's favorite milieu: rural America. The film's unhurried pace and genuine performances successfully capture the feel of bucolic, small-town life. James Garner earned ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Sally Field
Emma Moriarty
James Garner
Murphy Jones
Brian Kerwin
Bobby Jack Moriarty
Corey Haim
Jake Moriarty
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