Affliction (1998)

Product Details: Affliction (1998)

Edition:

DVD . See other editions

MPAA Rating:

R

Release Date:

05/20/2003

UPC:

031398830627

Directed by:

Paul Schrader

Featuring:

Nick Nolte, James Coburn, Sissy Spacek. See all cast

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Synopsis: Affliction (1998)

Synopis: Based on the novel by Russell Banks, AFFLICTION is a sobering, absorbing psychological study of the precarious relationship between an abusive father and his two sons. Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte) is a middle-aged ineffectual sheriff in a small New Hampshire town, where he and his brother, Rolfe (Willem Dafoe), were raised. When events shatter the quiet of his small town, Wade is forced to confront the past and reexamine his life, attempting a reconciliation with his abusive, alcoholic dad, Glen (James Coburn), by moving back home to look after him. This quietly intense, haunting, and beautifully filmed story unfolds against the harsh snow-white backdrop of a town where everyone knows each other. But more than anything, it is the brilliant performances of its cast that mark this film.

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Features: Affliction (1998)

Features: DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Scene Access
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection

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Awards: Affliction (1998)

Academy Awards

 

Best Supporting Actor:

James Coburn

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User Reviews: Affliction

1. Who is causing the affliction?

   , June 26, 2003
   Reviewer: sting_ray6 - See all sting_ray6's reviews

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   A drama of alcohol and mental abuse in the family, gives Nick Nolte character a hard time to solve a murder case and deal with his own problems. Only who is the afflictor??
   good movie to ponder on.

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2. This is a movie every man should see.

   , April 25, 2000
   Reviewer: kennyc80 - See all kennyc80's reviews

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   Affliction starts out as a typical melodrama but eventually reveals the disasterous relationship between a father and his sons. This is a story every man can imagine happening and it is a relief most of us were spared this ordeal. At the same time it makes one consider his own shortcomings and why your not alone. Definately not a feel good movie instead one that may haunt you. ...

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