Earthly Possessions (film)
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| Earthly Possessions | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Based on | Earthly Possessions by Anne Tyler |
| Written by | Steven Rogers |
| Directed by | James Lapine |
| Starring | Susan Sarandon Stephen Dorff |
| Theme music composer | Stephen Endelman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Sue Jett Tony Mark |
| Cinematography | David Franco |
| Editor | Barbara Tulliver |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Production companies | Rastar HBO Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | March 20, 1999 |
Earthly Possessions is a 1999 American made-for-television romantic drama film starring Susan Sarandon and Stephen Dorff.[1] The film originally premiered on HBO on March 20, 1999.
Plot[edit]
An adaptation of Anne Tyler's novel of the same name about a middle aged housewife who feels her life is going nowhere, Charlotte Emory, plans to withdraw all the money from her bank account and leave her husband, a minister who has been taking her for granted for years. Then a young bank robber, Jake Sims, grabs her at gunpoint, takes her hostage and they make their getaway on a bus.
References[edit]
- ^ Gates, Anita (March 20, 1999). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Middle Age Crazy, and Ready to Show It". The New York Times. p. B00017.
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