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The Butcher's Wife

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The Butcher's Wife
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PG13,1hr 47min
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1991
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Paramount
Synopsis: As a clairvoyant, Demi Moore awaits signs from beyond that her true love, whomever he may be, is waiting for her, somewhere. When New York butcher George Dzundza shows up on the tiny North Carolina island where Demi lives, she is convinced that he is the man predestined to be her husband. After the wedding, Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen, unlucky-in-love ... Full Synopsis
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Director Terry Hughes ventured into the realm of romantic comedy with this 1991 release. The lighthearted tone throughout makes for a largely pleasant, unassuming film. Demi Moore plays the role of a clairvoyant with some flair, although her Southern accent leaves a lot to be desired. Jeff Daniels, on the other hand, brings his flailing comedy to his role as an uptight psychiatrist and pretty much ... Full Review
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