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Overview

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5.9/10   198 votes
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Director:
John David Coles
Writer:
Mark Malone (written by)
Contact:
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Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Every day is full of magic.
Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
Captivating more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Beau Bridges ... John Alder

Vincent D'Onofrio ... Daryl Monahan (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)
Arthur Kennedy ... Owen Coughlin
Kevin J. O'Connor ... Eddie Johnson
Will Patton ... Owen's Father
Kate Reid ... Mrs. Wrangway
Georgia Engel ... Betty

Kathy Bates ... Mary Beth Alder

Mary-Louise Parker ... Charlotte (as Mary Louise Parker)
Michael Lewis ... Joey Monahan
Martin Shakar ... Mr. Castanho
Matthew Cowles ... Gasoline Attendant
Don Saunders ... Radio Announcer
Keith Reddin ... Dr. Pound
Brad Sullivan ... Lobsterman
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
USA:PG-13 | West Germany:16
Filming Locations:
Ellsworth, Maine, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Arthur Kennedy had been retired and living in Savannah, Georgia. During a dinner with his daughter and her agent, he asked if there was anything out there for him and the result was his role in this film. more
Quotes:
Joey Monahan: Why does everyone keep punching me in the face? more

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9 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
Captivating, 26 May 2003
8/10
Author: bejasus from United States

It's not real flashy, but this movie does a great job of developing a large cast of characters, and letting you know their hopes and desires, while still managing to be both funny and bittersweet. A very sweet movie. Fun, also, to see Vincent D'Onofrio and Mary-Louise Parker so early in their careers.

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