Directed by:
Steve KlovesScreenplay:
Steve KlovesCinematography:
Philippe RousselotComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Dennis Quaid, Julia McNeal, James Caan, Meg Ryan, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scott Wilson, Barbara Alyn Woods, John Hawkes, Betsy Brantley, Joe Stevens, Vic Polizos (more)VOD (2)
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The darkest of the filmic trilogy that unites husband and wife Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, "Flesh and Bone" is a grimly affecting tale of two lonely lives, one unexpectedly, dramatically affected by the other. Quaid is the tragic Arlis, condemned to running away from memories of his horrific childhood. His is a life on the road, replenishing vending machines including one with a live chicken and predictions of the future. Ryan's unhappily wed Kay fears a past that Arlis is inextricably tied to. Still, they're drawn to each other. Then Arlis's father, the amoral Roy (an appropriately frightening James Caan), shows up and interferes and intervenes. Joining Roy is the benignly malevolent Ginnie (a sharp Gwyneth Paltrow in her first significant role). (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Dennis Quaid
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Julia McNeal
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Best movies:
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Rebel Highway (1994) (series)
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James Caan
USA
Best movies:
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Meg Ryan
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Best movies:
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When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Gwyneth Paltrow
USA
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Scott Wilson
USA
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Barbara Alyn Woods
USA
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Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019)
John Hawkes
USA
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Betsy Brantley
USA
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Joe Stevens
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Vic Polizos
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Gail Cronauer
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Libby Villari
USA
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Christopher Rydell
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James N. Harrell
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Jerry Swindall
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Joe Berryman
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Ron Kuhlman
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Angie Bolling
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