Movie Description
Unhook the Stars
(1996)Overview
Widowed mother Mildred must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when her neighbor, overworked single mother Monica, asks her to look after her little boy, she has great difficulty learning to strike a healthy balance between giving selflessly to others and remembering to take care of herself.
Featured Crew
- Director : Nick Cassavetes
- Producer : René Cleitman
- Writer : Nick Cassavetes,Helen Caldwell
- Editor : Petra von Oelffen
- Cast : Gena Rowlands,Marisa Tomei,Gérard Depardieu,Jake Lloyd,Moira Kelly,David Sherrill,David Thornton,Bridgette Wilson-Sampras,Bobby Cooper,Clint Howard,David Rowlands,Jamie Bozian,Christy Lenk,Brittney Lewis,Vinnie Curto,D. Chance Williams,Gérard L'Heureux,Tom Proctor,Dru Homer,Barby Garcia,Frank Gerrish,Christopher Robin Miller,Joseph Quinn Simpkins,James Woodson,Dennis W. Zerull
Cast
Mildred
Monica
Big Tommy
J.J.
Ann Mary Margaret
Ethan
Frankie
Jeannie
Bernt
Gus
George
Jason
Miss Mannis
Hospital Receptionist
Danny
Bartender
Mover
Duncan
Bar Patron
Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Shoe Salesman (uncredited)
Drunk Bar Patron (uncredited)
Businessman (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Drunken Man (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleUnhook the Stars
Status Released
Release Information
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1996-09-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 43m
Production CompaniesMiramax,Hachette Première,Sheen/Michaels Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
- Romance















































