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Inventing the Abbotts: Directed by Pat O'Connor. With Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup, Will Patton, Kathy Baker. Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.
- (14K)
- Drama, Romance
- Pat O'Connor
- 1997-04-04
A 1997 film about two brothers who pursue the wealthy Abbott sisters in 1950s Illinois. Based on a short story by Sue Miller, the film stars Liv Tyler, Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup and Jennifer Connelly.
Inventing the Abbotts. Sparks fly, passions flare, and family loyalties are suddenly torn and tested against a small town backdrop of social boundaries and dark secrets.
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug Holt (Joaquin Phoenix), who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott...
- (28)
- Pat O'connor
- R
- Joaquin Phoenix
A drama about two working class brothers who pursue three wealthy sisters in 1950s Illinois. The film explores their family, table tennis and class conflicts.
Two brothers find themselves drawn to the beautiful daughters of a wealthy estate owner.
Apr 4, 1997 · Reviews. Inventing The Abbotts. 120 minutes ‧ R ‧ 1997. Roger Ebert. April 4, 1997. 3 min read. “Inventing the Abbotts” is a film that seems to have been made in a time machine. Not only the picture’s story but also its values and style are inspired by the 1950s.
